How severe is CVE-2013-5030?

CVE-2013-5030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5030?

CVE-2013-5030 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Zoneflex 2942 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-2013-5030?

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-2013-5030 published?

CVE-2013-5030 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5030

CVE-2013-5030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless Zoneflex 2942 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ruckuswireless Zoneflex 2942 Firmware
Published: 2013-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex 2942 devices with firmware 9.6.0.0.267 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and subsequently access certain configuration/ and maintenance/ scripts, by constructing a crafted URI after receiving an authentication error for an arbitrary login attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5030?: Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex 2942 devices with firmware 9.6.0.0.267 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and subsequently access certain configuration/ and maintenance/ scripts, by constructing a crafted URI after receiving an authentication error for an arbitrary login attempt.
How severe is CVE-2013-5030?: CVE-2013-5030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5030?: CVE-2013-5030 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Zoneflex 2942 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-2013-5030?: 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-2013-5030 published?: CVE-2013-5030 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/742932

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zoneflex_2942__firmware:9.6.0.0.267:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ruckuswireless:zoneflex_2942:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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