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10.0

MiniUPnPd 1.0 lets attackers run code via crafted request

CVE-2013-0230 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The MiniUPnPd version 1.0 network service can be tricked by a specially crafted request into executing any program the attacker chooses. This could give a remote attacker control of the server running the service. Upgrade to a newer MiniUPnPd release or disable the MiniUPnP service until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
miniupnp_project miniupnpd 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long qu...
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long quoted method.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
69% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published31 Jan 2013
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-0230 · NVD
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