How severe is CVE-2013-6077?

CVE-2013-6077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6077?

CVE-2013-6077 affects Citrix Xendesktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6077?

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

When was CVE-2013-6077 published?

CVE-2013-6077 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-6077

CVE-2013-6077 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xendesktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Citrix Xendesktop
Published: 2013-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Citrix XenDesktop 7.0, when upgraded from XenDesktop 5.x, does not properly enforce policy rule permissions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6077?: Citrix XenDesktop 7.0, when upgraded from XenDesktop 5.x, does not properly enforce policy rule permissions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2013-6077?: CVE-2013-6077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6077?: CVE-2013-6077 affects Citrix Xendesktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6077?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6077 published?: CVE-2013-6077 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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