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CVE-2009-1556

3.5 · LOW

img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file…

Published May 6, 2009ciscoCWE-200EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2009-1556 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wvc54gca. It was published on May 6, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file parameter, as demonstrated by reading .htpasswd to obtain the admin password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2507.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wvc54gca 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/34767Refwww.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-2/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34629Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173Refsecunia.com/advisories/34767Refwww.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-2/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34629Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1556?

CVE-2009-1556 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wvc54gca. It was published on May 6, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-1556?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1556?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wvc54gca 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-2009-1556?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1556 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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