HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-3666
HIGH

CVE-2013-3666

CWE-264Published: May 29, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The LG Hidden Menu component for Android on the LG Optimus G E973 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by entering USB Debugging mode, using Android Debug Bridge (adb) to establish a USB connection, dialing 3845#*973#, modifying the WLAN Test Wi-Fi Ping Test/User Command tcpdump command string, and pressing the CANCEL button.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3666 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
android
lg1 product(s)
optimus g e973
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-3666
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 29, 2013

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-3666 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.