CVE-2013-2572

Name: CVE-2013-2572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-29T19:15:12.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 16.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, which could let a malicious user obtain unauthorized access to CGI files.. EPSS estimates a 16.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in TP-LINK IP Cameras TL-SC 3130, TL-SC 3130G, 3171G, 4171G, and 3130 1.6.18P12 due to default hard-coded credentials for the administrative Web interface, which could let a malicious user obtain unauthorized access to CGI files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

16.43%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Sc 3130 Firmware	<= 1.6.18p12
Tp-Link	Tl-Sc 3130g Firmware	<= 1.6.18p12
Tp-Link	Tl-Sc 3171g Firmware	<= 1.6.18p12
Tp-Link	Tl-Sc 4171g Firmware	<= 1.6.18p12

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25812Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84573Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2013-2572Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-ip-cameras-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25812Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84573Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2013-2572Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-ip-cameras-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2572?

How severe is CVE-2013-2572?

CVE-2013-2572 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2572?

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