How severe is CVE-2013-5038?

CVE-2013-5038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5038?

CVE-2013-5038 primarily affects Hot Hotbox Router 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-2013-5038?

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

When was CVE-2013-5038 published?

CVE-2013-5038 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5038

CVE-2013-5038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hot Hotbox Router Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hot Hotbox Router Firmware
Published: 2013-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by configuring a source IP address that had previously been used for an authenticated session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5038?: The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by configuring a source IP address that had previously been used for an authenticated session.
How severe is CVE-2013-5038?: CVE-2013-5038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5038?: CVE-2013-5038 primarily affects Hot Hotbox Router 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-2013-5038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5038 published?: CVE-2013-5038 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hot:hotbox_router_firmware:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hot:hotbox_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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