CVE-2013-5223
MediumExploitedPublic exploitMultiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in D-Link DSL-2760U Gateway (Rev.
Published Nov 19, 2013 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-5223 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting Dsl-2760u Firmware (Dlink).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 11, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dsl-2760u Firmware 1.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
51%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in D-Link DSL-2760U Gateway (Rev. E1) allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ntpServer1 parameter to sntpcfg.cgi, username parameter to (2) ddnsmngr.cmd or (3) todmngr.tod, (4) TodUrlAdd parameter to urlfilter.cmd, (5) appName parameter to scprttrg.cmd, (6) fltName in an add action or (7) rmLst parameter in a remove action to scoutflt.cmd, (8) groupName parameter to portmapcfg.cmd, (9) snmpRoCommunity parameter to snmpconfig.cgi, (10) fltName parameter to scinflt.cmd, (11) PolicyName in an add action or (12) rmLst parameter in a remove action to prmngr.cmd, (13) ippName parameter to ippcfg.cmd, (14) smbNetBiosName or (15) smbDirName parameter to samba.cgi, or (16) wlSsid parameter to wlcfg.wl.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 11, 2021 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dsl-2760u FirmwareDlink | See advisory | 1.12 |
Patched Releases
Dsl-2760u Firmware
1.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 19, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 11, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttp://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10002
- advisorydlink-cve20135223-xss(88723)
- advisorydlink-cve20135223-multiple-xss(88724)
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123976
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in D-Link DSL-2760U Gateway (Rev.
Affected: Dsl-2760u Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 11, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dsl-2760u Firmware 1.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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