Is CVE-2013-3543 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-3543, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-3543 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-3543 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3543?

CVE-2013-3543 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2013-3543

CWE-264Published: October 4, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The AXIS Media Control (AMC) ActiveX control (AxisMediaControlEmb.dll) 6.2.10.11 for AXIS network cameras allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a file path to the (1) StartRecord, (2) SaveCurrentImage, or (3) StartRecordMedia methods.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3543 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-3543. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.