CVE-2007-6708: CSRF
First published: Thu Mar 13 2008(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 1.01.03 and earlier firmware allow remote attackers to perform actions as administrators via an arbitrary valid request to an administrative URI, as demonstrated by (1) a Restore Factory Defaults action using the mtenRestore parameter to setup.cgi and (2) creation of a user account using the sysname parameter to setup.cgi.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys WAG54GS | <=firmware_1.01.03 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/persistent-xss-and-csrf-on-wireless-g-adsl-gateway-with-speedbooster-wag54gs/
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
- http://osvdb.org/43537
- http://osvdb.org/43538
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6708?
CVE-2007-6708 has a high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site request forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6708?
To fix CVE-2007-6708, update the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS Wireless-G ADSL Gateway to firmware version greater than 1.01.03.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-6708?
CVE-2007-6708 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions as administrators on the affected device.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2007-6708?
CVE-2007-6708 affects Cisco Linksys WAG54GS Wireless-G ADSL Gateway models running firmware 1.01.03 or earlier.
Can CVE-2007-6708 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6708 can be exploited remotely by sending arbitrary valid requests to administrative URIs.
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