CVE-2008-1263

Public Exploit

Description

The Linksys WRT54G router stores passwords and keys in cleartext in the Config.bin file, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via an HTTP request for the top-level Config.bin URI.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/ exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41115 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1263?
CVE-2008-1263 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1263?
To fix CVE-2008-1263, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1263 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-1263 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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