MediumPublic exploit

Path Traversal in Netgear SPH200D Embedded Web Server

IdentifiersCVE-2013-10063CWE-22· Improper Limitation of a Pathname…

CVE-2013-10063 is a path traversal vulnerability in the embedded web server of Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware versions 1.0.4.80 and earlier. An authenticated attacker can send crafted HTTP GET requests containing directory traversal sequences to access files outside the intended web root. By failing to properly restrict or sanitize path input, the web server allows retrieval of arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem, which can expose sensitive system files and device configuration data.

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Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files outside the web root on the affected device. This can disclose sensitive configuration information and system files, potentially including credentials, device settings, and other data useful for follow-on compromise or administrative abuse. Based on the provided information, the impact is limited to unauthorized file access and information disclosure.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Restrict access to the device's embedded web interface to trusted administrative networks only, and do not expose it to untrusted networks. Limit or disable web administration where possible, enforce strong authentication, and monitor for suspicious crafted GET requests indicative of traversal attempts. Network segmentation and ACLs can reduce the likelihood of exploitation when patching is not immediately possible.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the Netgear SPH200D firmware to a version newer than 1.0.4.80 if a vendor-fixed release is available. If no patched firmware is available, replace the affected device or remove it from service. Review exposed configuration and credential material on affected devices and rotate any secrets that may have been disclosed.

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Exploits

1 valid exploit after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos.

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netgear_sph200d_traversal.rbMaturityWeaponizedFrameworkmetasploitVerified exploit

This repository contains a single Metasploit auxiliary scanner module targeting a directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2013-10063) in the Netgear SPH200D Skype telephone's web interface. The module attempts to authenticate to the device using provided credentials (default: service/service), verifies the presence of the vulnerable web server, and then iterates through a list of sensitive file paths (from a wordlist) to exploit the directory traversal flaw. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to download arbitrary files from the device's filesystem. The code is written in Ruby and leverages Metasploit's HTTP client and scanner mixins. The main entry point is the 'run_host' method, which coordinates authentication and file retrieval attempts. The exploit is a proof-of-concept and does not provide a post-exploitation payload, but demonstrates the ability to read sensitive files from the target device.

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