CVE-2013-4657

Name: CVE-2013-4657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T18:15:10.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4657 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Symlink Traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WNR3500U and WNR3500L due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symlink Traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WNR3500U and WNR3500L due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnr3500u Firmware	All versions
Netgear	Wnr3500l Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4657?

Symlink Traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WNR3500U and WNR3500L due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.

How severe is CVE-2013-4657?

CVE-2013-4657 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4657?

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-2013-4657?

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Source: NVD / NIST