CRITICAL
CVE-2013-6026
CWE-264Published: October 19, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The web interface on D-Link DIR-100, DIR-120, DI-624S, DI-524UP, DI-604S, DI-604UP, DI-604+, and TM-G5240 routers; Planex BRL-04R, BRL-04UR, and BRL-04CW routers; and Alpha Networks routers allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify settings via an xmlset_roodkcableoj28840ybtide User-Agent HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in October 2013.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-6026 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
alphanetworks2 product(s)
vdsl asl-55052vdsl asl-56552
dlink8 product(s)
di-524updi-604\+di-604sdi-604updi-624sdir-100dir-120tm-g5240
planex3 product(s)
brl-04cwbrl-04rbrl-04ur
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/248083US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/248083US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-6026
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 19, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-6026 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.