CVE-2013-2571: Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-2571?

xpient iris: upgrade to newer than 3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-2571 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2571 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-2571 affect?

CVE-2013-2571 affects xpient iris. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 7510, as demonstrated by opening the cash drawer.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-2571?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-2571 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xpient iris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 7510, as demonstrated by opening the cash drawer.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	16.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hcomm

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-28 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcomm xpient iris UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.8

Fixed in: newer than 3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpient-iris || rpm -q xpient-iris || xpient-iris --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xpient-iris

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xpient-iris

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Xpient - Cash Drawer Operation

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2571?

xpient iris: upgrade to newer than 3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2571 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2571 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-2571 affect?

CVE-2013-2571 affects xpient iris. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Iris 3.8 before build 1548, as used in Xpient point of sale (POS) systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 7510, as demonstrated by opening the cash drawer.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2571?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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