How severe is CVE-2013-5997?

CVE-2013-5997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5997?

CVE-2013-5997 primarily affects Dlink Des-3800 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5997?

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

When was CVE-2013-5997 published?

CVE-2013-5997 was published on 2013-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5997

CVE-2013-5997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Des-3800 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dlink Des-3800 Firmware
Published: 2013-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SSH implementation on D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware before R4.50B58 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device hang) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5998.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5997?: Unspecified vulnerability in the SSH implementation on D-Link Japan DES-3800 devices with firmware before R4.50B58 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device hang) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5998.
How severe is CVE-2013-5997?: CVE-2013-5997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5997?: CVE-2013-5997 primarily affects Dlink Des-3800 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5997 published?: CVE-2013-5997 was published on 2013-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:des-3800_firmware:4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:des-3800_firmware:4.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dlink:des-3800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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