CVE-2013-10061

Name: CVE-2013-10061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-01T21:15:28.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-10061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN1000B model firmware versions 1.1.00.24 and 1.1.00.45) via the TimeToLive parameter in the setup.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization, enabling command injection through crafted POST requests. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN1000B model firmware versions 1.1.00.24 and 1.1.00.45) via the TimeToLive parameter in the setup.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization, enabling command injection through crafted POST requests. This flaw enables remote attackers to deploy payloads or manipulate system state post-authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Dgn1000b Firmware	1.1.00.24
Netgear	Dgn1000b Firmware	1.1.00.45

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/netgear_dgn1000b_setup_exec.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20150218074318/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-005Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24464Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24931Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgear-legacy-routers-rce-2Third Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/netgear_dgn1000b_setup_exec.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20150218074318/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-005Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24464Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24931Exploit

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-10061?

How severe is CVE-2013-10061?

CVE-2013-10061 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-10061?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST