How severe is CVE-2013-3500?

CVE-2013-3500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3500?

CVE-2013-3500 affects Gwos Groundwork Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3500?

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-2013-3500 published?

CVE-2013-3500 was published on 2013-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3500

CVE-2013-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gwos Groundwork Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Gwos Groundwork Monitor
Published: 2013-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Foundation webapp admin interface in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 uses the nagios account as the owner of writable files under /usr/local/groundwork, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended filesystem restrictions by leveraging access to a GroundWork script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3500?: The Foundation webapp admin interface in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 uses the nagios account as the owner of writable files under /usr/local/groundwork, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended filesystem restrictions by leveraging access to a GroundWork script.
How severe is CVE-2013-3500?: CVE-2013-3500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3500?: CVE-2013-3500 affects Gwos Groundwork Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3500?: 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-2013-3500 published?: CVE-2013-3500 was published on 2013-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gwos:groundwork_monitor:6.7.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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