How severe is CVE-2013-6948?

CVE-2013-6948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6948?

CVE-2013-6948 affects Belkin Wemo Home Automation Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6948?

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-2013-6948 published?

CVE-2013-6948 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6948

CVE-2013-6948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin Wemo Home Automation 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Belkin Wemo Home Automation Firmware
Published: 2014-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The peerAddresses API in the Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6948?: The peerAddresses API in the Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2013-6948?: CVE-2013-6948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6948?: CVE-2013-6948 affects Belkin Wemo Home Automation Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6948?: 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-2013-6948 published?: CVE-2013-6948 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:belkin:wemo_home_automation_firmware:2769:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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