CVE-2009-1556

Name: CVE-2009-1556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-06T16:30:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file parameter, as demonstrated by reading .htpasswd to obtain the admin password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2507.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

img/main.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in img/ via a filename in the next_file parameter, as demonstrated by reading .htpasswd to obtain the admin password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2507.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wvc54gca	1.00r22
Cisco	Wvc54gca	1.00r24

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34767Vendor Advisory
http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-2/Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34629
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34767Vendor Advisory
http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-2/Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34629
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1556?

How severe is CVE-2009-1556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1556?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1556?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST