CVE-2013-2679

Name: CVE-2013-2679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-18T17:15:12.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 19.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco Linksys E4200 router with firmware 1.0.05 build 7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) log_type, (2) ping_ip, (3) ping_size, (4) submit_type, or (5) traceroute_ip parameter to apply.cgi or (6) new_workgroup or (7) submit_button parameter to storage/apply.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 19.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco Linksys E4200 router with firmware 1.0.05 build 7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) log_type, (2) ping_ip, (3) ping_size, (4) submit_type, or (5) traceroute_ip parameter to apply.cgi or (6) new_workgroup or (7) submit_button parameter to storage/apply.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.65%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Belkin	Linksys E4200 Firmware	1.0.05	Build7

References

http://osvdb.org/93059Broken Link
http://osvdb.org/93060Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/121551/Cisco-Linksys-E4200-Cross-Site-Scripting-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cloudscan.me/2013/05/xss-lfi-linksys-e4200-firmware-0d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84069Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/93059Broken Link
http://osvdb.org/93060Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/121551/Cisco-Linksys-E4200-Cross-Site-Scripting-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cloudscan.me/2013/05/xss-lfi-linksys-e4200-firmware-0d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84069Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2679?

How severe is CVE-2013-2679?

CVE-2013-2679 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2679?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-2679?

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Source: NVD / NIST