How severe is CVE-2013-2198?

CVE-2013-2198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2198?

CVE-2013-2198 primarily affects Login Security Project Login Security. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2198?

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

When was CVE-2013-2198 published?

CVE-2013-2198 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2198

CVE-2013-2198 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Login Security Project Login Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Login Security Project Login Security
Published: 2020-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a crafted username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2198?: The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a crafted username.
How severe is CVE-2013-2198?: CVE-2013-2198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2198?: CVE-2013-2198 primarily affects Login Security Project Login Security. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2198 published?: CVE-2013-2198 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:*:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:7.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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