CVE-2009-1559 json
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibl…
published 2009-05-06 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1555
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. (dot dot) is probably also possible.
Exploit prediction
1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- gnucitizen.org http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-3/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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gnucitizen.org
/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-3/
exploit
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1173
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/50231
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34713
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1559
- NVD CVE-2009-1559
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