How severe is CVE-2013-1793?

CVE-2013-1793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-1793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1793?

CVE-2013-1793 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1793?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1793 published?

CVE-2013-1793 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1793

CVE-2013-1793 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Redhat Openstack
Published: 2019-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

openstack-utils openstack-db has insecure password creation

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1793?: openstack-utils openstack-db has insecure password creation
How severe is CVE-2013-1793?: CVE-2013-1793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-1793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1793?: CVE-2013-1793 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1793 published?: CVE-2013-1793 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_essex:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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