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CVE-2013-2578

10.0 · HIGH

cgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to execute arbi…

Published Oct 11, 2013tp-linkCWE-78EPSS 73.71%

Overview

CVE-2013-2578 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tp-link tl-sc3130. It was published on October 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

cgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the ServerName parameter and (2) other unspecified parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tp-link. Update tl-sc3130 to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
tp-linklm_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2578?

CVE-2013-2578 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tp-link tl-sc3130. It was published on October 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2578?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2013-2578?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tp-link. Update tl-sc3130 to the latest patched version. 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-2013-2578?

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