How severe is CVE-2013-4655?

CVE-2013-4655 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-2013-4655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4655?

CVE-2013-4655 affects Belkin N900 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4655?

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-2013-4655 published?

CVE-2013-4655 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4655

CVE-2013-4655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin N900 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Belkin N900 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symlink Traversal vulnerability in Belkin N900 due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4655?: Symlink Traversal vulnerability in Belkin N900 due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.
How severe is CVE-2013-4655?: CVE-2013-4655 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-2013-4655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4655?: CVE-2013-4655 affects Belkin N900 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4655?: 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-2013-4655 published?: CVE-2013-4655 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:belkin:n900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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