How severe is CVE-2013-4168?

CVE-2013-4168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-4168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4168?

CVE-2013-4168 primarily affects Smokeping. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4168 published?

CVE-2013-4168 was published on 2019-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4168

CVE-2013-4168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smokeping with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Smokeping
Published: 2019-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SmokePing 2.6.9 in the start and end time fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4168?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SmokePing 2.6.9 in the start and end time fields.
How severe is CVE-2013-4168?: CVE-2013-4168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-4168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4168?: CVE-2013-4168 primarily affects Smokeping. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4168 published?: CVE-2013-4168 was published on 2019-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:smokeping:smokeping:2.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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