How severe is CVE-2013-4775?

CVE-2013-4775 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-4775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4775?

CVE-2013-4775 primarily affects Netgear Prosafe Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4775?

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-2013-4775 published?

CVE-2013-4775 was published on 2013-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4775

CVE-2013-4775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Firmware
Published: 2013-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NETGEAR ProSafe GS724Tv3 and GS716Tv2 with firmware 5.4.1.13 and earlier; GS748Tv4 with firmware 5.4.1.14; GS510TP with firmware 5.4.0.6; GS752TPS, GS728TPS, GS728TS, and GS725TS with firmware 5.3.0.17; and GS752TXS and GS728TXS with firmware 6.1.0.12 allows remote attackers to read encrypted administrator credentials and other startup configurations via a direct request to filesystem/startup-config.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4775?: NETGEAR ProSafe GS724Tv3 and GS716Tv2 with firmware 5.4.1.13 and earlier; GS748Tv4 with firmware 5.4.1.14; GS510TP with firmware 5.4.0.6; GS752TPS, GS728TPS, GS728TS, and GS725TS with firmware 5.3.0.17; and GS752TXS and GS728TXS with firmware 6.1.0.12 allows remote attackers to read encrypted administrator credentials and other startup configurations via a direct request to filesystem/startup-config.
How severe is CVE-2013-4775?: CVE-2013-4775 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-4775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4775?: CVE-2013-4775 primarily affects Netgear Prosafe Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4775?: 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-2013-4775 published?: CVE-2013-4775 was published on 2013-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.encripto.no/forskning/whitepapers/Netgear_prosafe_advisory_aug_2013.pdf

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:5.3.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs725ts:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs728tps:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs728ts:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs752tps:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:5.0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:5.4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:5.4.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs724t:v3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_s716t:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:6.1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs728txs:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs752txs:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:5.4.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs748t:v4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_gs510tp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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