CVE-2013-2678 (GCVE-0-2013-2678)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-02-04 14:15 – Updated: 2024-08-06 15:44
VLAI Shadowserver Previdian
Summary
Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted URL request to the apply.cgi script using the submit_type parameter.
Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Date Public
2013-05-06 00:00
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 0a4fe12e-4e38-43f3-8afc-a52cf35efd54

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2013-2678

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-07-13 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 81.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-08-21
Asserted: 2025-08-21
Last Seen: 2026-07-13
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Linksys / Linksys E Series | Class: router | Severity: High (CVSS 8.1) | IoT: yes | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-07-13: 8
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 2
Iot yes
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class router
7D Avg 0
Vendor Linksys
30D Avg 0
90D Avg 0
Product Linksys E Series
Cisa Kev no
Connections 8
Observation Date 2026-07-13
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 8.1
Vulnerability Severity High
References
Created: 2026-06-30 09:23 UTC | Updated: 2026-07-15 01:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 6ffba9f1-7910-44fa-a7f6-79e8ca235912

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2013-2678

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-11-23 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-11-23
Asserted: 2025-11-23
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive... | Affected: Cisco / Linksys E4200 | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive...
Vendor Cisco
Product Linksys E4200
Added Date 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 8.1
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity HIGH
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-23 14:03 UTC | Updated: 2026-07-10 06:14 UTC
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