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CVE-2013-1461: The ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allo...

The ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and service crash) via a SOAPAction header that lacks a # (pound sign) character, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0230.

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Plain-English summary

This issue can let a remote attacker crash the MiniUPnPd HTTP service by sending malformed SOAPAction data. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether MiniUPnPd 1.0 is reachable from untrusted networks.

Executive priority

Handle as a targeted availability risk. It is important for exposed network infrastructure because service crashes can disrupt device functionality, but current sources do not support rating it as critical or actively exploited.

Technical view

CVE-2013-1461 is a NULL pointer dereference in ExecuteSoapAction within the MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 HTTP SOAPAction handler. A SOAPAction header missing a pound sign can crash the service. The bundle distinguishes it from CVE-2013-0230 and provides no CVSS, CWE, patch, or exploit evidence.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems or devices running MiniUPnPd 1.0 with the HTTP service reachable by an attacker. The supplied data does not identify specific appliance models, operating systems, distributions, or CPEs.

Exploitation context

The source bundle supports remote denial-of-service potential through service crash. It does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public weaponization status, or attacker prevalence. Treat internet-reachable UPnP services as higher operational risk.

Researcher notes

The evidence is sparse: the CVE description names MiniUPnPd 1.0 and the malformed SOAPAction parsing condition, but the affected metadata is generic and lacks CPEs, CVSS, CWE, and patch details. Avoid broad product assumptions without local version evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify assets running MiniUPnPd 1.0 or bundled MiniUPnP services.
  • Restrict UPnP HTTP service access to trusted networks only.
  • Disable unnecessary UPnP exposure where operationally acceptable.
  • Check MiniUPnP or device-vendor guidance for fixed versions.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or untrusted-network exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory network devices and hosts for MiniUPnPd 1.0.
  • Confirm whether the MiniUPnPd HTTP service is reachable externally.
  • Review device firmware or package metadata for MiniUPnP versions.
  • Check logs or monitoring for repeated UPnP service crashes.
  • Verify vendor advisories before declaring a fixed state.
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Confidence
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Sources
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