What is the severity of CVE-2013-2579?

CVE-2013-2579 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of a hardcoded empty password allowing administrative access.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2579?

To fix CVE-2013-2579, update the firmware of affected TP-Link camera models to the latest version that resolves the vulnerability.

Can CVE-2013-2579 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-2579 can be exploited remotely via a TELNET session due to the hardcoded empty password.

Is there a risk of unauthorized access from CVE-2013-2579?

Yes, CVE-2013-2579 poses a significant risk of unauthorized access, allowing attackers to take over the camera's administrative functions.

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CVE-2013-2579

Q: Which TP-Link models are affected by CVE-2013-2579?

CVE-2013-2579 affects TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, among possibly others.

First published: Fri Oct 11 2013(Updated: )

TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 have an empty password for the hardcoded "qmik" account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link TL-SC3130G
TP-Link TL-SC3130G Firmware
TP-Link TL-SC3171G
Tp-link TL-SC 3171G Firmware
TP-Link LM Firmware	<=1.6.18p12_sign5

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Reference Links

http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-tp-link-tl-sc3171-ip-cameras

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2579?
CVE-2013-2579 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of a hardcoded empty password allowing administrative access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2579?
To fix CVE-2013-2579, update the firmware of affected TP-Link camera models to the latest version that resolves the vulnerability.
Which TP-Link models are affected by CVE-2013-2579?
CVE-2013-2579 affects TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, among possibly others.
Can CVE-2013-2579 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2579 can be exploited remotely via a TELNET session due to the hardcoded empty password.
Is there a risk of unauthorized access from CVE-2013-2579?
Yes, CVE-2013-2579 poses a significant risk of unauthorized access, allowing attackers to take over the camera's administrative functions.

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