Is CVE-2013-5754 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-5754 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-5754 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-5754 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5754?

CVE-2013-5754 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-5754

CWE-264Published: September 17, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The authorization implementation on Dahua DVR appliances accepts a hash string representing the current date for the role of a master password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access and change the administrator password via requests involving (1) ActiveX, (2) a standalone client, or (3) unspecified other vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3612.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-5754 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.