CVE-2013-5758
CVE-2013-5758 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yealink Sip-t38g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Yealink Sip-t38g
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
cgi-bin/cgiServer.exx in Yealink VoIP Phone SIP-T38G allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by calling the system method in the body of a request, as demonstrated by running unauthorized services, changing directory permissions, and modifying files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5758?
- cgi-bin/cgiServer.exx in Yealink VoIP Phone SIP-T38G allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by calling the system method in the body of a request, as demonstrated by running unauthorized services, changing directory permissions, and modifying files.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5758?
- CVE-2013-5758 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5758 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5758?
- CVE-2013-5758 affects Yealink Sip-t38g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5758?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-5758 published?
- CVE-2013-5758 was published on 2014-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127093/Yealink-VoIP-Phone-SIP-T38G-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127096/Yealink-VoIP-Phone-SIP-T38G-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33741
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33742
- http://www.osvdb.org/108080
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:yealink:sip-t38g:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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