CWE
255 798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1573

First published: Thu Jun 10 2010(Updated: )

Linksys WAP54Gv3 firmware 3.04.03 and earlier uses a hard-coded username (Gemtek) and password (gemtekswd) for a debug interface for certain web pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) data1, (2) data2, or (3) data3 parameters to (a) Debug_command_page.asp and (b) debug.cgi.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Linksys WAP54G Firmware<=3.04.03
Cisco Linksys WAP54G=3
Cisco Linksys WAP54G<=3.04.03
Cisco Linksys WAP54G=3.05.03

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1573?

    CVE-2010-1573 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1573?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-1573, update the firmware of Linksys WAP54Gv3 to version 3.05.03 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2010-1573?

    CVE-2010-1573 affects Linksys WAP54Gv3 devices with firmware versions up to and including 3.04.03.

  • What type of attack can be executed leveraging CVE-2010-1573?

    CVE-2010-1573 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1573 if firmware update is not possible?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2010-1573 is to disable remote management features on the device until a firmware update can be applied.

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