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CVE-2008-0403

5.5 · MEDIUM

The web server in Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 does not require authentication for SaveCfgFile.cgi, which allows remote attackers to read and modify configuration via a direct reque…

Published Jan 23, 2008belkinCWE-287EPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2008-0403 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d9230-4. It was published on January 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web server in Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 does not require authentication for SaveCfgFile.cgi, which allows remote attackers to read and modify configuration via a direct request to SaveCfgFile.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d9230-4 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/28554Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3566Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486748/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27359Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0215Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39793Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4941Refsecunia.com/advisories/28554Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3566Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486748/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0403?

CVE-2008-0403 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d9230-4. It was published on January 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0403?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0403?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d9230-4 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0403?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0403 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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