UNKNOWN CVSS 2.1
Published: 2013-06-21

CVE-2013-4614

canon mg3100_printer Security Advisory (CVE-2013-4614)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-4614 impacting canon mg3100_printer. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
English/pages_MacUS/wls_set_content.html on the Canon MG3100, MG5300, MG6100, MP495, MX340, MX870, MX890, MX920, and MX922 printers shows the Wi-Fi PSK passphrase in cleartext, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the screen of an unattended workstation.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product canon / mg3100_printer
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-255

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-4614 impacting canon mg3100_printer.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-4614.yaml
id: cve-2013-4614

info:
  name: canon mg3100_printer - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-4614 affecting canon mg3100_printer.
    Evaluation: English/pages_MacUS/wls_set_content.html on the Canon MG3100, MG5300, MG6100, MP495, MX340, MX870, MX890, MX920, and MX922 printers shows the Wi-Fi PS...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-4614
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.1
    cve-id: CVE-2013-4614
    cwe-id: CWE-255
  tags: cve,cve-2013-4614,canon,mg3100_printer,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mg3100_printer"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-4614.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-4614
# Target: canon mg3100_printer | CVSS: 2.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-4614 (canon mg3100_printer)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against canon mg3100_printer scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-4614.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-4614
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mg3100_printer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mg3100_printer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mg3100_printer

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mg3100_printer 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mg3100_printer

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-4614 in canon mg3100_printer?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update canon mg3100_printer packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-4614?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-4614?

CVE-2013-4614 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-4614
Weakness CWE-255
Vendor canon
Product mg3100_printer
Published 2013-06-21
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N