What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5038?

CVE-2013-5038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-5038?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-5038. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Hotbox Router Firmware CVE-2013-5038

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2013-12-30 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Hotbox Router Firmware Hotbox Router

5.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 30, 2013 - 04:53 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by configuring a source IP address that had previously been used for an authenticated session.

AnalysisAI

The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by configuring a source IP address that had previously been used for an authenticated session. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by configuring a source IP address that had previously been used for an authenticated session. Affected products include: Hot Hotbox Router Firmware, Hot Hotbox Router.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.