How severe is CVE-2013-4768?

CVE-2013-4768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4768?

CVE-2013-4768 primarily affects Eucalyptus. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4768?

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

When was CVE-2013-4768 published?

CVE-2013-4768 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4768

CVE-2013-4768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eucalyptus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Eucalyptus
Published: 2014-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web services APIs in Eucalyptus 2.0 through 3.4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the "network connection clean up code" and (1) Cloud Controller (CLC), (2) Walrus, (3) Storage Controller (SC), and (4) VMware Broker (VB).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4768?: The web services APIs in Eucalyptus 2.0 through 3.4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the "network connection clean up code" and (1) Cloud Controller (CLC), (2) Walrus, (3) Storage Controller (SC), and (4) VMware Broker (VB).
How severe is CVE-2013-4768?: CVE-2013-4768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4768?: CVE-2013-4768 primarily affects Eucalyptus. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4768 published?: CVE-2013-4768 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.eucalyptus.com/resources/security/advisories/esa-15

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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