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Netgear CVE-2013-10063

MEDIUM
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2025-08-01 disclosure@vulncheck.com
6.9
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 47.85%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 47.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware versions <= 1.0.4.80 in its embedded web server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 47.8%.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 28, 2026 - 19:04 CVSS 6.9

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware versions <= 1.0.4.80 in its embedded web server. Authenticated attackers can exploit crafted GET requests to access arbitrary files outside the web root by injecting traversal sequences. This can expose sensitive system files and configuration data.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Aug 06, 2025 - 15:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Aug 01, 2025 - 21:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware versions <= 1.0.4.80 in its embedded web server. Authenticated attackers can exploit crafted GET requests to access arbitrary files outside the web root by injecting traversal sequences. This can expose sensitive system files and configuration data.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using the Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2013-10063, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.9. This could allow unauthorized file access. With an EPSS score of 48%, this vulnerability has elevated exploitation probability. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.3/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
47.8%
Top 2% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 47.8%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

102
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +48
CVSS: +34
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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