How severe is CVE-2013-4654?

CVE-2013-4654 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-2013-4654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4654?

CVE-2013-4654 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wdr4300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4654?

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-2013-4654 published?

CVE-2013-4654 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4654

CVE-2013-4654 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wdr4300 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wdr4300 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symlink Traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK TL-WDR4300 and TL-1043ND..

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4654?: Symlink Traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK TL-WDR4300 and TL-1043ND..
How severe is CVE-2013-4654?: CVE-2013-4654 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-2013-4654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4654?: CVE-2013-4654 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wdr4300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4654?: 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-2013-4654 published?: CVE-2013-4654 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr4300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-1043nd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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