How severe is CVE-2013-2571?

CVE-2013-2571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2571?

CVE-2013-2571 affects Hcomm Xpient Iris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2571?

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

When was CVE-2013-2571 published?

CVE-2013-2571 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2571

CVE-2013-2571 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hcomm Xpient Iris with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hcomm Xpient Iris
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 7510, as demonstrated by opening the cash drawer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2571?: Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 7510, as demonstrated by opening the cash drawer.
How severe is CVE-2013-2571?: CVE-2013-2571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2571?: CVE-2013-2571 affects Hcomm Xpient Iris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2571?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2571 published?: CVE-2013-2571 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcomm:xpient_iris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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