How severe is CVE-2013-5006?

CVE-2013-5006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5006?

CVE-2013-5006 primarily affects Westerndigital My Net N900. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-5006 published?

CVE-2013-5006 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5006

CVE-2013-5006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital My Net N900 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Westerndigital My Net N900
Published: 2013-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

main_internet.php on the Western Digital My Net N600 and N750 with firmware 1.03.12 and 1.04.16, and the N900 and N900C with firmware 1.05.12, 1.06.18, and 1.06.28, allows remote attackers to discover the cleartext administrative password by reading the "var pass=" line within the HTML source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5006?: main_internet.php on the Western Digital My Net N600 and N750 with firmware 1.03.12 and 1.04.16, and the N900 and N900C with firmware 1.05.12, 1.06.18, and 1.06.28, allows remote attackers to discover the cleartext administrative password by reading the "var pass=" line within the HTML source code.
How severe is CVE-2013-5006?: CVE-2013-5006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5006?: CVE-2013-5006 primarily affects Westerndigital My Net N900. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5006 published?: CVE-2013-5006 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:westerndigital:my_net_n900:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:westerndigital:my_net_n900c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:westerndigital:my_net_n750:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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