How severe is CVE-2013-5219?

CVE-2013-5219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5219?

CVE-2013-5219 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-2013-5219?

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

When was CVE-2013-5219 published?

CVE-2013-5219 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5219

CVE-2013-5219 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hot Hotbox Router Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hot Hotbox Router Firmware
Published: 2013-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, as demonstrated by a request for /etc/passwd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5219?: Directory traversal vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, as demonstrated by a request for /etc/passwd.
How severe is CVE-2013-5219?: CVE-2013-5219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5219?: CVE-2013-5219 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-2013-5219?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5219 published?: CVE-2013-5219 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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