How severe is CVE-2013-5668?

CVE-2013-5668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5668?

CVE-2013-5668 primarily affects Thecus N8800 Nas Server 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-2013-5668?

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-2013-5668 published?

CVE-2013-5668 was published on 2014-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5668

CVE-2013-5668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thecus N8800 Nas Server Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Thecus N8800 Nas Server Firmware
Published: 2014-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ADS/NT Support page on the Thecus NAS server N8800 with firmware 5.03.01 allows remote attackers to discover the administrator credentials by reading this page's cleartext content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5668?: The ADS/NT Support page on the Thecus NAS server N8800 with firmware 5.03.01 allows remote attackers to discover the administrator credentials by reading this page's cleartext content.
How severe is CVE-2013-5668?: CVE-2013-5668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5668?: CVE-2013-5668 primarily affects Thecus N8800 Nas Server 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-2013-5668?: 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-2013-5668 published?: CVE-2013-5668 was published on 2014-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:thecus:n8800_nas_server_firmware:5.03.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:thecus:n8800_nas_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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