How severe is CVE-2013-2113?

CVE-2013-2113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2113?

CVE-2013-2113 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2113?

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

When was CVE-2013-2113 published?

CVE-2013-2113 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2113

CVE-2013-2113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Openstack
Published: 2013-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The create method in app/controllers/users_controller.rb in Foreman before 1.2.0-RC2 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to create or edit other users to gain privileges by (1) changing the admin flag or (2) assigning an arbitrary role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2113?: The create method in app/controllers/users_controller.rb in Foreman before 1.2.0-RC2 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to create or edit other users to gain privileges by (1) changing the admin flag or (2) assigning an arbitrary role.
How severe is CVE-2013-2113?: CVE-2013-2113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2113?: CVE-2013-2113 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2113?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2113 published?: CVE-2013-2113 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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