CVE-2013-6021
CVE-2013-6021 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in WGagent in WatchGuard WSM and Fireware before 11.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long sessionid value in a cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-6021?
- Buffer overflow in WGagent in WatchGuard WSM and Fireware before 11.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long sessionid value in a cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2013-6021?
- CVE-2013-6021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-6021 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-6021?
- CVE-2013-6021 primarily affects Watchguard Fireware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-6021?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-6021 published?
- CVE-2013-6021 was published on 2013-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/98752
- http://watchguardsecuritycenter.com/2013/10/17/watchguard-dimension-and-fireware-xtm-11-8/
- http://watchguardsecuritycenter.com/2013/10/17/xtm-11-8-secfixes/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29273
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/233990
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63227
- https://funoverip.net/2013/10/watchguard-cve-2013-6021-stack-based-buffer-overflow-exploit/
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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