CVE-2013-3572

Name: CVE-2013-3572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-31T20:55:15.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3572 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administer interface in the UniFi Controller in Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 2.3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted client hostname.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administer interface in the UniFi Controller in Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 2.3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted client hostname.

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

1.65%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ui	Unifi Controller	< 2.3.6

References

http://dl.ubnt.com/unifi/static/cve-2013-3572.htmlVendor Advisory
http://spaceblogs.org/shackspace/2013/10/shackspace-hacker-finds-flaw-in-ubiquiti-networks-unifi-products/Broken Link, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64601Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi/Security-Advisory-CVE-2013-3572/m-p/601047#U601047Vendor Advisory
http://dl.ubnt.com/unifi/static/cve-2013-3572.htmlVendor Advisory
http://spaceblogs.org/shackspace/2013/10/shackspace-hacker-finds-flaw-in-ubiquiti-networks-unifi-products/Broken Link, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64601Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi/Security-Advisory-CVE-2013-3572/m-p/601047#U601047Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3572?

How severe is CVE-2013-3572?

CVE-2013-3572 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3572?

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