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The vulnerability in the Belkin N300 router allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify configuration. This CSRF vulnerability can be exploited by tricking an authenticated user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link, leading to unauthorized configuration changes on the affected router.
Overview
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2013-3089, affects the Belkin N300 (F7D7301v1) router. It was first made public on April 13, 2013. The issue allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized configuration modifications by exploiting a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the apply.cgi script of the router.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users of the affected Belkin N300 router (F7D7301v1) should apply the latest firmware update provided by the vendor. It is recommended to regularly check for firmware updates and apply them promptly to mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks and unauthorized configuration changes.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2013-3089
- Security Evaluators Case Studies - Vulnerability Catalog: http://securityevaluators.com/knowledge/case_studies/routers/Vulnerability_Catalog.pdf
- Security Evaluators Case Studies - Belkin N900: http://securityevaluators.com/knowledge/case_studies/routers/belkin_n900.php
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
