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CVE-2013-2572

7.5 · HIGH

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, wh…

Published Jan 29, 2020CWE-798EPSS 16.43%

Overview

CVE-2013-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, which could let a malicious user obtain unauthorized access to CGI files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/25812Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/60194Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84573Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2013-2572Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-ip-cameras-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/25812Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/60194Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84573Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2013-2572Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-ip-cameras-multiple-vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2572?

CVE-2013-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2572?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2572?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-2572?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-2572 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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