How severe is CVE-2013-6208?

CVE-2013-6208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6208?

CVE-2013-6208 affects Hp Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6208?

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-2013-6208 published?

CVE-2013-6208 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6208

CVE-2013-6208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Smart Update Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Smart Update Manager
Published: 2014-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Smart Update Manager 5.3.5 before build 70 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6208?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Smart Update Manager 5.3.5 before build 70 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-6208?: CVE-2013-6208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6208?: CVE-2013-6208 affects Hp Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6208?: 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-2013-6208 published?: CVE-2013-6208 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c04000397

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:smart_update_manager:5.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*