How severe is CVE-2013-5218?

CVE-2013-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5218?

CVE-2013-5218 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-2013-5218?

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

When was CVE-2013-5218 published?

CVE-2013-5218 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5218

CVE-2013-5218 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hot Hotbox Router Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hot Hotbox Router Firmware
Published: 2013-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted DHCP Host Name option, which is not properly handled during rendering of the DHCP table in wlanAccess.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5218?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted DHCP Host Name option, which is not properly handled during rendering of the DHCP table in wlanAccess.asp.
How severe is CVE-2013-5218?: CVE-2013-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5218?: CVE-2013-5218 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-2013-5218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5218 published?: CVE-2013-5218 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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