CVE-2013-2579
CVE-2013-2579 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-sc3130 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-sc3130
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 have an empty password for the hardcoded "qmik" account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2579?
- TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 have an empty password for the hardcoded "qmik" account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
- How severe is CVE-2013-2579?
- CVE-2013-2579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-2579 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-2579?
- CVE-2013-2579 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-sc3130. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-2579?
- 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-2013-2579 published?
- CVE-2013-2579 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-sc3130:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-sc3130g:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-sc3171:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-sc3171g:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:lm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Tp-link Tl-sc3130
- CVE-2013-2578 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): cgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models…
- CVE-2013-2581 — High (CVSS 7.8): cgi-bin/firmwareupgrade in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models…
- CVE-2013-2580 — High (CVSS 7.1): Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in cgi-bin/uploadfile in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171,…
- CVE-2013-3688 — High (CVSS 7.1): The TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3171, TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware…
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