How severe is CVE-2013-4862?

CVE-2013-4862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-4862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4862?

CVE-2013-4862 affects Micasaverde Veralite Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4862?

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-2013-4862 published?

CVE-2013-4862 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4862

CVE-2013-4862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Micasaverde Veralite Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Micasaverde Veralite Firmware
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to (1) update the firmware via the squashfs parameter to upgrade_step2.sh or (2) obtain hashed passwords via the cgi-bin/cmh/backup.sh page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4862?: MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to (1) update the firmware via the squashfs parameter to upgrade_step2.sh or (2) obtain hashed passwords via the cgi-bin/cmh/backup.sh page.
How severe is CVE-2013-4862?: CVE-2013-4862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-4862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4862?: CVE-2013-4862 affects Micasaverde Veralite Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4862?: 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-2013-4862 published?: CVE-2013-4862 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:micasaverde:veralite_firmware:1.5.408:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Micasaverde Veralite Firmware

CVE-2013-4864 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 allows remote attackers to send HTTP requests to intranet servers via the…
CVE-2013-4863 — High (CVSS 8.8): The HomeAutomationGateway service in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 allows (1) remote attackers to execute…
CVE-2013-4865 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in upgrade_step2.sh in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408…
CVE-2013-4861 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/cmh/get_file.sh in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 allows…

All CVEs affecting Micasaverde Veralite Firmware →

Other CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48286 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) versions 7.4.3 build 9396 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization…
CVE-2026-48303 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) versions 7.4.3 build 9394 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization…
CVE-2026-44330 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's NEF mounts the…
CVE-2026-46595 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Previously, CVE-2024-45337 fixed an authorization bypass for misused ssh server configurations; if any other type of…
CVE-2026-33105 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authorization in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over…
CVE-2026-32213 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authorization in Azure AI Foundry allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Browse all CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) vulnerabilities →