Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:19347

Info

Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 19347
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 04 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 22 2006 04:00PM
Credit: Ginsu Rabbit is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Linksys WRT54G v1.0 1.0.9 (Firmware)
Not Vulnerable: Linksys WRT54H 4.71.1
Linksys WRT54G v5 1.0.10 (Firmware)

Discussion

Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Linksys WRT54GS is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability. Reportedly, the device permits changes in its configuration settings without requring authentication.

Linksys WRT54GS is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability. The problem presents itself when a victim user visits a specially crafted web page on an attacker-controlled site. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and modify the configuration settings of the device.

This issue is reported to affect firmware version 1.00.9; other firmware versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue using a command-line tool (such as 'curl') for transferring files with URL syntax.

A sample exploit 'curl' command line has been provided:

Solution / Fix

Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an update addressing this issue. Please contact the vendor for information on how to obtain and apply this update.

References

Linksys WRT54GS POST Request Configuration Change Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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