CVE-2008-1263

Published: Mar 10, 2008Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-310

4.0MEDIUM

NVD MITRE

Description

The Linksys WRT54G router stores passwords and keys in cleartext in the Config.bin file, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via an HTTP request for the top-level Config.bin URI.

No summary for this CVE yet.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:SAuthentication

Single

Impact

C:PConfidentiality

Partial

I:NIntegrity

None

A:NAvailability

None

Open in CVSS calculator →

Weaknesses

CWE-310

Affected Products

linksys

commercial·USaka linksys by cisco

wrt54g

Networking Infrastructure

and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

View exploit details

Is your org exposed to CVE-2008-1263?Request an assessment to establish which checks are appropriate for your systems. Check my exposure

References

http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/

gnucitizen.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded

securityfocus.com

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41115

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

Unlock Complete Vulnerability Intelligence

Get the full picture for CVE-2008-1263 and every CVE in our database. Create a free account — no credit card required.

Create Free Account

Plain-language analysis

Impact assessment and exploitation scenario in plain English

Attack graph visualization

Interactive attack path and kill chain mapping

Exploit details & PoC links

ExploitDB, Metasploit, GitHub PoCs with direct links

Nuclei scanner templates

Ready-to-use vulnerability scanner templates

Full remediation guide

Patch instructions, workarounds, and compliance impact

Interactive AI chat

Ask questions about this vulnerability in natural language

Related vulnerabilities

Semantically similar CVEs and attack patterns

REST API & MCP access

Integrate vulnerability data into your workflows