Is CVE-2013-7183 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-7183, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-7183 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2013-7183 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7183?

CVE-2013-7183 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2013-7183

CWE-287Published: February 4, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

cgi-bin/reboot.cgi on Seowon Intech SWC-9100 routers allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (reboot) via a default_reboot action or (2) reset all configuration values via a factory_default action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-7183 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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-2013-7183. 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.