CVE-2013-5037: The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 has a default WPS PIN of 12345670, which makes it easier for remote

Routine

LOW 3.3MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-5037 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting hotbox router firmware, hotbox router. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 has a default WPS PIN of 12345670, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the WPA or WPA2 pre-shared key via EAP messages.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2013-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-30 04:53 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hot hotbox router firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.11

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.

hot hotbox router MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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: Sagemcom F@st 3184 2.1.11 - 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-2013-5037?

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

Is CVE-2013-5037 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5037 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-2013-5037 affect?

CVE-2013-5037 affects hotbox router firmware, hotbox router. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 has a default WPS PIN of 12345670, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the WPA or WPA2 pre-shared key via EAP messages.

How urgent is CVE-2013-5037?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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