How severe is CVE-2013-3072?

CVE-2013-3072 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-2013-3072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3072?

CVE-2013-3072 affects Netgear Wndr4700 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3072?

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-2013-3072 published?

CVE-2013-3072 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3072

CVE-2013-3072 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wndr4700 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Wndr4700 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 Firmware 1.0.0.34 in http://<router_ip>/apply.cgi?/hdd_usr_setup.htm that when visited by any user, authenticated or not, causes the router to no longer require a password to access the web administration portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3072?: An Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 Firmware 1.0.0.34 in http://<router_ip>/apply.cgi?/hdd_usr_setup.htm that when visited by any user, authenticated or not, causes the router to no longer require a password to access the web administration portal.
How severe is CVE-2013-3072?: CVE-2013-3072 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-2013-3072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3072?: CVE-2013-3072 affects Netgear Wndr4700 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3072?: 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-2013-3072 published?: CVE-2013-3072 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndr4700_firmware:1.0.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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