Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-5210 is a cross-site scripting issue in the ADTRAN AOS GUI login page on NetVanta 7100 devices before R10.8.1. An attacker could inject script or HTML through unspecified vectors. The public record does not provide a CVSS score, detailed impact, or proof of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy network voice or gateway infrastructure. Prioritize devices with exposed web management. Urgency is lower than known-exploited vulnerabilities, but the login-page location makes unmanaged exposure a business risk.
Technical view
The CVE describes remote XSS in the GUI login page of ADTRAN AOS before R10.8.1 on NetVanta 7100. The vector is unspecified, and no CWE, CVSS metrics, exploit prerequisites, or payload details are provided in the source bundle. The affected surface appears to be the device web management login interface.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where ADTRAN NetVanta 7100 web management is enabled and reachable by untrusted users, especially if running AOS before R10.8.1. The source bundle does not identify other affected models or products.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Because the flaw is on a login page, exploitation may not require authentication, but the public record does not confirm prerequisites or attack complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE names XSS on the GUI login page and affected versions before R10.8.1, but omits vectors, CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, and impact details. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the stated remote script or HTML injection condition.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory ADTRAN NetVanta 7100 devices and their AOS versions.
- Upgrade affected devices to AOS R10.8.1 or later where supported.
- Review ADTRAN release notes and support guidance before production upgrades.
- Restrict GUI management access to trusted administration networks until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any NetVanta 7100 runs AOS earlier than R10.8.1.
- Check whether the GUI login page is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks.
- Review device management logs for unusual login-page requests or script-like input.
- Verify firmware version after upgrade and retain upgrade evidence.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://supportforums.adtran.com/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadBody/6414-102-3-7862/NetVanta%207000%20Series%20Products%20AOS%20R10.8.1%20Release%20Notes.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://supportforums.adtran.com/docs/DOC-6414CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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