CVE-2013-4400

CVE-2013-4400 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

virt-login-shell in libvirt 1.1.2 through 1.1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly gain privileges via unspecified environment variables or command-line arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4400?
virt-login-shell in libvirt 1.1.2 through 1.1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly gain privileges via unspecified environment variables or command-line arguments.
How severe is CVE-2013-4400?
CVE-2013-4400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-4400 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4400?
CVE-2013-4400 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4400?
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-2013-4400 published?
CVE-2013-4400 was published on 2013-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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