Is CVE-2013-6117 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-6117, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-6117 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-6117 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6117?

CVE-2013-6117 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2013-6117

CWE-287Published: July 11, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dahua DVR 2.608.0000.0 and 2.608.GV00.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information including user credentials, change user passwords, clear log files, and perform other actions via a request to TCP port 37777.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6117 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-2013-6117. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.