Description
Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject scripts via the policy_name parameter in setup.cgi. Attackers can save a malicious policy name from the AccessRes.htm page that executes in administrators' browsers when viewing the Status > Wireless page.
Published: 2026-10-28
Score: 4.8 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Stored cross‑site scripting in administrative interface
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Linksys WAG200G routers running firmware 1.01.06 or earlier contain a stored cross‑site scripting flaw that allows an authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code via the policy_name parameter in setup.cgi. When an administrator later visits the Status > Wireless page, the stored payload executes in the browser, potentially allowing the attacker to harvest session cookies, key‑logging credentials, or redirect the administrator to malicious sites. The impact is limited to the scope of an authenticated administrative session, but it can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the router configuration if successful.

Affected Systems

Linksys WAG200G devices with firmware versions up to and including 1.01.06 are affected. The vulnerability is present in the administrative web interface exposed by these routers.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.8 indicates a moderate level of risk. There is no EPSS data available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the attacker to have authenticated access to the router’s web interface, so the threat is largely limited to an internal network or compromised local administrator credentials. Once authenticated, an attacker can inject scripts that will run in administrators’ browsers whenever the vulnerable Status > Wireless page is viewed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 28, 2026 at 03:30 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the router to the latest firmware release that removes the vulnerable policy_name handling
  • If no firmware update is available, disable or block access to the administrative web UI from untrusted networks and restrict login to trusted local devices only
  • Configure a reverse proxy or firewall rule to strip or block the policy_name query parameter when accessing setup.cgi

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 28, 2026 at 03:30 UTC.

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History

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject scripts via the policy_name parameter in setup.cgi. Attackers can save a malicious policy name from the AccessRes.htm page that executes in administrators' browsers when viewing the Status > Wireless page.
Title Linksys WAG200G through 1.01.06 Stored XSS via policy_name Parameter
First Time appeared Linksys
Linksys wag200g
Weaknesses CWE-79
CPEs cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wag200g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linksys
Linksys wag200g
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-28T02:03:11.721Z

Reserved: 2026-10-27T21:50:43.346Z

Link: CVE-2013-20009

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-28T03:17:07.540

Modified: 2026-10-28T03:17:07.540

Link: CVE-2013-20009

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-28T03:30:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')