How severe is CVE-2013-4480?

CVE-2013-4480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-4480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4480?

CVE-2013-4480 primarily affects Redhat Network Satellite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4480?

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-2013-4480 published?

CVE-2013-4480 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4480

CVE-2013-4480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Network Satellite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Redhat Network Satellite
Published: 2013-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat Satellite 5.6 and earlier does not disable the web interface that is used to create the first user for a satellite, which allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4480?: Red Hat Satellite 5.6 and earlier does not disable the web interface that is used to create the first user for a satellite, which allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts.
How severe is CVE-2013-4480?: CVE-2013-4480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-4480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4480?: CVE-2013-4480 primarily affects Redhat Network Satellite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4480?: 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-2013-4480 published?: CVE-2013-4480 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:network_satellite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite_with_embedded_oracle:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite_with_embedded_oracle:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite_with_embedded_oracle:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite_with_embedded_oracle:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:manager:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise:11.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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