How severe is CVE-2013-4427?

CVE-2013-4427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4427 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-2013-4427?

CVE-2013-4427 primarily affects Leon Weber Pyxtrlock. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4427?

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

When was CVE-2013-4427 published?

CVE-2013-4427 was published on 2014-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4427

CVE-2013-4427 is a low-severity vulnerability in Leon Weber Pyxtrlock with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Leon Weber Pyxtrlock
Published: 2014-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pyxtrlock before 0.2 does not properly check the return values of the (1) xcb_grab_pointer and (2) xcb_grab_keyboard XCB library functions, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the keyboard or mouse without unlocking the screen via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4427?: pyxtrlock before 0.2 does not properly check the return values of the (1) xcb_grab_pointer and (2) xcb_grab_keyboard XCB library functions, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the keyboard or mouse without unlocking the screen via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4427?: CVE-2013-4427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4427 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-2013-4427?: CVE-2013-4427 primarily affects Leon Weber Pyxtrlock. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4427 published?: CVE-2013-4427 was published on 2014-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:leon_weber:pyxtrlock:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:leon_weber:pyxtrlock:0.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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