CVE-2013-3088

Belkin N900 router (F9K1104v1) contains an Authentication Bypass using "Javascript debugging"

published December 26, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty little trick lets anyone bypass authentication on the Belkin N900 router just by using JavaScript debugging! Imagine a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the lobby because the front desk staff forgot to check for room keys. That's basically what's happening with this router's security oversight! An unauthorized user could gain full access to your router's settings. This means they could change your Wi-Fi password, snoop on your connected devices, or even redirect your internet traffic. That's a recipe for chaos in anyone's home network!

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the lobby because the front desk staff forgot to check for room keys. That's basically what's happening with this router's security oversight! The vulnerability occurs because the router's authentication mechanism can be circumvented via JavaScript debugging tools, potentially giving attackers control without needing valid credentials.

What to do

An unauthorized user could gain full access to your router's settings. This means they could change your Wi-Fi password, snoop on your connected devices, or even redirect your internet traffic. That's a recipe for chaos in anyone's home network! To secure your router, update to the latest firmware version available from Belkin. Disable any unused features and regularly check for firmware updates to patch vulnerabilities. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! Just follow these steps, and your network will be more secure in no time. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01854 ยท 79.0th percentile
Published
2019-12-26T22:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 22:46Z
    Belkin N900 router (F9K1104v1) contains an Authentication Bypass using "Javascript debugging"
    cvelistv5