How severe is CVE-2013-4401?

CVE-2013-4401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-4401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4401?

CVE-2013-4401 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4401?

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-2013-4401 published?

CVE-2013-4401 was published on 2013-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4401

CVE-2013-4401 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Libvirt
Published: 2013-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4401?: The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2013-4401?: CVE-2013-4401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-4401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4401?: CVE-2013-4401 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4401?: 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-2013-4401 published?: CVE-2013-4401 was published on 2013-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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