CVE-2006-5202

Name: CVE-2006-5202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-10T04:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5202 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.. EPSS estimates a 4.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.09%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Wrt54g	1.00.9

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048495.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/21372Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016638Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930364US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19347Exploit
https://kinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/
https://kinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/own2.txt
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5926
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048495.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/21372Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016638Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930364US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19347Exploit
https://kinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/
https://kinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/own2.txt
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5926

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5202?

How severe is CVE-2006-5202?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5202 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5202?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST