PatchTheCVECVE-2013-20008: Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 contains a weak password change mechanism that allows attackers to change the
CVE-2013-20008 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 contains a weak password change mechanism that allows attackers to change the administrator password without supplying the current password. Attackers with access to an authenticated administrator browser session can set a new password to lock out the legitimate administrator and take persistent device control.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-620 |
| Published | 2026-10-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-28 |
Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2013-20008 2026-10-28
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-20008?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2013-20008 being exploited?
CVE-2013-20008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2013-20008 affect?
CVE-2013-20008 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 contains a weak password change mechanism that allows attackers to change the administrator password without supplying the current password. Attackers with access to an authenticated administrator browser ses
How urgent is CVE-2013-20008?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.