CVE-2013-2578
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitcgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the ServerName parameter and (2)…
Published Oct 11, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2578 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Tl-Sc3130 (Tp-Link), Tl-Sc3130g (Tp-Link), Tl-Sc3171 (Tp-Link) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 4, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Lm Firmware 1.6.18p12_sign5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
cgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the ServerName parameter and (2) other unspecified parameters.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 4, 2020 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tl-Sc3130Tp-Link | See advisory | n/a |
| Tl-Sc3130gTp-Link | See advisory | n/a |
| Tl-Sc3171Tp-Link | See advisory | n/a |
| Tl-Sc3171gTp-Link | See advisory | n/a |
| Lm FirmwareTp-Link | See advisory | 1.6.18p12_sign5 |
Patched Releases
Lm Firmware
1.6.18p12_sign5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 11, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 4, 2020
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
cgi-bin/admin/servetest in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the ServerName parameter and (2) other unspecified parameters.
Affected: Tl-Sc3130 (Tp-Link); Tl-Sc3130g (Tp-Link); Tl-Sc3171 (Tp-Link), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 4, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Lm Firmware 1.6.18p12_sign5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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