How severe is CVE-2013-3586?

CVE-2013-3586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3586?

CVE-2013-3586 primarily affects Samsung Smart Viewer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3586?

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-2013-3586 published?

CVE-2013-3586 was published on 2013-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3586

CVE-2013-3586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Viewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Samsung Smart Viewer
Published: 2013-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samsung Web Viewer for Samsung DVR devices allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary SessionID value in a cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3586?: Samsung Web Viewer for Samsung DVR devices allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary SessionID value in a cookie.
How severe is CVE-2013-3586?: CVE-2013-3586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3586?: CVE-2013-3586 primarily affects Samsung Smart Viewer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3586?: 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-2013-3586 published?: CVE-2013-3586 was published on 2013-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/882286

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smart_viewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:samsung:dvr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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