How severe is CVE-2013-1764?

CVE-2013-1764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-1764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1764?

CVE-2013-1764 primarily affects Packagekit Project Packagekit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1764?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1764 published?

CVE-2013-1764 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1764

CVE-2013-1764 is a low-severity vulnerability in Packagekit Project Packagekit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Packagekit Project Packagekit
Published: 2014-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1764?: The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method.
How severe is CVE-2013-1764?: CVE-2013-1764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-1764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1764?: CVE-2013-1764 primarily affects Packagekit Project Packagekit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1764?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1764 published?: CVE-2013-1764 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:0.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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