How severe is CVE-2013-1461?

CVE-2013-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-1461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1461?

CVE-2013-1461 affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1461 published?

CVE-2013-1461 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1461

CVE-2013-1461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and service crash) via a SOAPAction header that lacks a # (pound sign) character, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0230.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1461?: The ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and service crash) via a SOAPAction header that lacks a # (pound sign) character, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0230.
How severe is CVE-2013-1461?: CVE-2013-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1461?: CVE-2013-1461 affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1461 published?: CVE-2013-1461 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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