How severe is CVE-2013-2678?

CVE-2013-2678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2678?

CVE-2013-2678 affects Cisco Linksys E4200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2678?

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-2013-2678 published?

CVE-2013-2678 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2678

CVE-2013-2678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Linksys E4200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Cisco Linksys E4200 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted URL request to the apply.cgi script using the submit_type parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2678?: Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted URL request to the apply.cgi script using the submit_type parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-2678?: CVE-2013-2678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2678?: CVE-2013-2678 affects Cisco Linksys E4200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2678?: 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-2013-2678 published?: CVE-2013-2678 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:linksys_e4200_firmware:1.0.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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