CVE-2013-4656
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4656 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Symlink Traversal vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Symlink Traversal vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Rt-Ac66u Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Rt-N56u Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.ise.io/casestudies/exploiting-soho-routers/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/soho_techreport.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/casestudies/exploiting-soho-routers/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/soho_techreport.pdfThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4656?
Symlink Traversal vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.
How severe is CVE-2013-4656?
CVE-2013-4656 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4656?
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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