UNKNOWN CVSS 4.0
Published: 2008-03-10

CVE-2008-1263

linksys wrt54g Security Advisory (CVE-2008-1263)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-1263 impacting linksys wrt54g. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Linksys WRT54G router stores passwords and keys in cleartext in the Config.bin file, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via an HTTP request for the top-level Config.bin URI.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product linksys / wrt54g
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-310

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-1263 impacting linksys wrt54g.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-1263.yaml
id: cve-2008-1263

info:
  name: linksys wrt54g - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-1263 affecting linksys wrt54g.
    Evaluation: The Linksys WRT54G router stores passwords and keys in cleartext in the Config.bin file, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensit...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-1263
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.0
    cve-id: CVE-2008-1263
    cwe-id: CWE-310
  tags: cve,cve-2008-1263,linksys,wrt54g,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wrt54g"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-1263.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-1263
# Target: linksys wrt54g | CVSS: 4.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-1263 (linksys wrt54g)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against linksys wrt54g scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-1263.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-1263
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wrt54g 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wrt54g 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wrt54g

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wrt54g 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wrt54g

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-1263 in linksys wrt54g?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update linksys wrt54g packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-1263?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-1263?

CVE-2008-1263 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-1263
Weakness CWE-310
Vendor linksys
Product wrt54g
Published 2008-03-10
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N