How severe is CVE-2013-4173?

CVE-2013-4173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4173?

CVE-2013-4173 primarily affects Xymon. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4173?

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

When was CVE-2013-4173 published?

CVE-2013-4173 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4173

CVE-2013-4173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xymon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Xymon
Published: 2013-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the trend-data daemon (xymond_rrd) in Xymon 4.x before 4.3.12 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name in a "drophost" command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4173?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the trend-data daemon (xymond_rrd) in Xymon 4.x before 4.3.12 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name in a "drophost" command.
How severe is CVE-2013-4173?: CVE-2013-4173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4173?: CVE-2013-4173 primarily affects Xymon. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4173 published?: CVE-2013-4173 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xymon:xymon:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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