How severe is CVE-2013-2572?

CVE-2013-2572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-2572 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-2013-2572?

CVE-2013-2572 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-sc 3130 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2572?

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-2013-2572 published?

CVE-2013-2572 was published on 2020-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2572

CVE-2013-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-sc 3130 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-sc 3130 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, which could let a malicious user obtain unauthorized access to CGI files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2572?: A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, which could let a malicious user obtain unauthorized access to CGI files.
How severe is CVE-2013-2572?: CVE-2013-2572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-2572 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-2013-2572?: CVE-2013-2572 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-sc 3130 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2572?: 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-2013-2572 published?: CVE-2013-2572 was published on 2020-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sc_3130_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sc_3130g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sc_3171g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sc_4171g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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