Is CVE-2013-3612 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-3612, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-3612 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-3612 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3612?

CVE-2013-3612 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2013-3612

CWE-255Published: September 17, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dahua DVR appliances have a hardcoded password for (1) the root account and (2) an unspecified "backdoor" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access via authorization requests involving (a) ActiveX, (b) a standalone client, or (c) unknown other vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3612 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-2013-3612. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.