CVE-2013-3506

CVE-2013-3506 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

Description

cgi-bin/performance/perfchart.cgi in the Performance component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 does not properly restrict XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by creating a .shtml file and leveraging Server Side Includes (SSI) functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3506?
cgi-bin/performance/perfchart.cgi in the Performance component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 does not properly restrict XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by creating a .shtml file and leveraging Server Side Includes (SSI) functionality.
How severe is CVE-2013-3506?
CVE-2013-3506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3506 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3506?
CVE-2013-3506 affects Gwos Groundwork Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3506?
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-2013-3506 published?
CVE-2013-3506 was published on 2013-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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