How severe is CVE-2017-13713?

CVE-2017-13713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-13713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13713?

CVE-2017-13713 affects Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13713?

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-2017-13713 published?

CVE-2017-13713 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13713

CVE-2017-13713 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware
Published: 2017-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the user parameter to cgi-bin/webupg.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13713?: T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the user parameter to cgi-bin/webupg.
How severe is CVE-2017-13713?: CVE-2017-13713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-13713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13713?: CVE-2017-13713 affects Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13713?: 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-2017-13713 published?: CVE-2017-13713 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:twsz:wifi_repeater_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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