How severe is CVE-2013-2672?

CVE-2013-2672 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-2013-2672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2672?

CVE-2013-2672 affects Brother Mfc-9970cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2672?

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-2013-2672 published?

CVE-2013-2672 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2672

CVE-2013-2672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brother Mfc-9970cdw Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Brother Mfc-9970cdw Firmware
Published: 2020-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Brother MFC-9970CDW devices with firmware 0D allow cleartext submission of passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2672?: Brother MFC-9970CDW devices with firmware 0D allow cleartext submission of passwords.
How severe is CVE-2013-2672?: CVE-2013-2672 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-2013-2672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2672?: CVE-2013-2672 affects Brother Mfc-9970cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2672?: 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-2013-2672 published?: CVE-2013-2672 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:brother:mfc-9970cdw_firmware:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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