CVE-2009-1558Wvc54gca Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e.
Published May 6, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1558 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Wvc54gca (Cisco).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 16, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.8
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 16, 2025
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryADV-2009-1173
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e. (encoded dot dot) or an absolute pathname in the next_file parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 16, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wvc54gcaCisco | 1.00r22, 1.00r24 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 6, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 16, 2025
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryADV-2009-1173
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-32954
- exploitgnucitizen.org · hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-3
- exploit34713
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e.
Affected: Wvc54gca (Cisco) versions 1.00r22, 1.00r24. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 16, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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