CVE-2013-2751
CriticalPublic exploitEval injection vulnerability in frontview/lib/np_handler.pl in the FrontView web interface in NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAIDiator before 4.1.12 and 4.2.x before 4.2.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted request, related to the "forgot password workflow."
Published Dec 12, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2751 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Raidiator (Netgear).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Raidiator 4.1.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Eval injection vulnerability in frontview/lib/np_handler.pl in the FrontView web interface in NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAIDiator before 4.1.12 and 4.2.x before 4.2.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted request, related to the "forgot password workflow."
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RaidiatorNetgear | See advisory | 4.1.12 |
Patched Releases
Raidiator
4.1.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 12, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123726/Netgear-ReadyNAS-Complete-System-Takeover.html
- advisoryhttp://www.tripwire.com/register/security-advisory-netgear-readynas/
- advisoryhttp://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/vulnerability-management/readynas-flaw-allows-root-access-unauthenticated-http-request/
- patchhttp://www.readynas.com/?p=7002
- exploitMSF netgear_readynas_exec.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Eval injection vulnerability in frontview/lib/np_handler.pl in the FrontView web interface in NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAIDiator before 4.1.12 and 4.2.x before 4.2.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted request, related to the "forgot password workflow."
Affected: Raidiator (Netgear). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Raidiator 4.1.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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