CVE-2013-5220: goform/login on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic
CVE-2013-5220 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting hotbox router firmware, hotbox router. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
goform/login on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via crafted HTTP POST data.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2013-12-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2013-5220?
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-2013-5220 being exploited?
CVE-2013-5220 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-2013-5220 affect?
CVE-2013-5220 affects hotbox router firmware, hotbox router. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). goform/login on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via crafted HTTP POST data.
How urgent is CVE-2013-5220?
Priority 49/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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