Path Traversal in Linksys E1500
CVE-2013-10062
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Linksys router's web interface (tested on the E1500 model firmware versions 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05), specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Authenticated attackers can exploit the next_page POST parameter to access arbitrary files outside the intended web root by injecting traversal sequences. This allows exposure of sensitive system files and configuration data.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.020 (80.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 80th percentile — 80.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.014 · newest: 0.020 · change: +0.006
Affected products
- Linksys E1500 — versions 1.0.05, 1.0.00, 1.0.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/… (exploit)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24475 (exploit)
- web.archive.org/web/20150428184015/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-004 (technical-description, exploit)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/linksys-legacy-routers-path-traversal (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-10062?
- CVE-2013-10062 is a vulnerability in Linksys E1500, classified under Path Traversal. Published 2025-08-01.
- Is CVE-2013-10062 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.