How severe is CVE-2013-4096?

CVE-2013-4096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-4096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4096?

CVE-2013-4096 affects Ds3 Authentication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4096?

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-2013-4096 published?

CVE-2013-4096 was published on 2013-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4096

CVE-2013-4096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ds3 Authentication Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ds3 Authentication Server
Published: 2013-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ServerAdmin/TestTelnetConnection.jsp in DS3 Authentication Server allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the HOST_NAME field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4096?: ServerAdmin/TestTelnetConnection.jsp in DS3 Authentication Server allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the HOST_NAME field.
How severe is CVE-2013-4096?: CVE-2013-4096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-4096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4096?: CVE-2013-4096 affects Ds3 Authentication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4096?: 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-2013-4096 published?: CVE-2013-4096 was published on 2013-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:ds3:authentication_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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