How severe is CVE-2013-3628?

CVE-2013-3628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-3628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3628?

CVE-2013-3628 affects Zabbix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3628?

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-2013-3628 published?

CVE-2013-3628 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3628

CVE-2013-3628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Zabbix 2.0.9 has an Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3628?: Zabbix 2.0.9 has an Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2013-3628?: CVE-2013-3628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-3628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3628?: CVE-2013-3628 affects Zabbix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3628?: 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-2013-3628 published?: CVE-2013-3628 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.0.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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