CVE-2008-1263 describes a vulnerability in the Linksys WRT54G router where passwords and keys are stored in cleartext within the Config.bin file. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this by making an HTTP request for the Config.bin URI, thereby obtaining sensitive configuration information. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 4.0, indicating a medium severity due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, though it requires prior authentication. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.