How severe is CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 affects Linksys Wrt54g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-5202 published?

CVE-2006-5202 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5202

CVE-2006-5202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54g
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5202?: Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.
How severe is CVE-2006-5202?: CVE-2006-5202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5202?: CVE-2006-5202 affects Linksys Wrt54g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5202 published?: CVE-2006-5202 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:1.00.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*