CVE-2013-4862: MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticate

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HIGH 8.1MITIGATE

CVE-2013-4862 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting veralite firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to (1) update the firmware via the squashfs parameter to upgrade_step2.sh or (2) obtain hashed passwords via the cgi-bin/cmh/backup.sh page.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2020-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: micasaverde

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 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

micasaverde veralite firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.5.408

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.408

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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: MiCasaVerde VeraLite 1.5.408 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2013-4862?

veralite firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4862 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4862 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-2013-4862 affect?

CVE-2013-4862 affects veralite firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to (1) update the firmware via the squashfs parameter to upgrade_step2.sh or (2) obtain hashed passwords via the cgi-bin/c

How urgent is CVE-2013-4862?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-4865 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in upgrade_step2.sh in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.
CVE-2013-4864 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 allows remote attackers to send HTTP requests to intranet servers v
CVE-2013-4863 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE The HomeAutomationGateway service in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 allows (1) remote attackers to
CVE-2013-4861 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/cmh/get_file.sh in MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 all

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