How severe is CVE-2013-4471?

CVE-2013-4471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4471?

CVE-2013-4471 affects Openstack Horizon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4471?

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

When was CVE-2013-4471 published?

CVE-2013-4471 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4471

CVE-2013-4471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Horizon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Openstack Horizon
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Identity v3 API in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) before 2013.2 does not require the current password when changing passwords for user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a user password by leveraging the authentication token for that user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4471?: The Identity v3 API in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) before 2013.2 does not require the current password when changing passwords for user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a user password by leveraging the authentication token for that user.
How severe is CVE-2013-4471?: CVE-2013-4471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4471?: CVE-2013-4471 affects Openstack Horizon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4471 published?: CVE-2013-4471 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:horizon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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