How severe is CVE-2013-6246?

CVE-2013-6246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6246?

CVE-2013-6246 affects Dell Quest One Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6246?

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

When was CVE-2013-6246 published?

CVE-2013-6246 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6246

CVE-2013-6246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Quest One Password Manager 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dell Quest One Password Manager
Published: 2013-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Dell Quest One Password Manager, possibly 5.0, allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protections and obtain sensitive information (user's full name) by sending a login request with a valid domain and username but without the CaptchaType, UseCaptchaEveryTime, and CaptchaResponse parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6246?: The Dell Quest One Password Manager, possibly 5.0, allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protections and obtain sensitive information (user's full name) by sending a login request with a valid domain and username but without the CaptchaType, UseCaptchaEveryTime, and CaptchaResponse parameters.
How severe is CVE-2013-6246?: CVE-2013-6246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6246?: CVE-2013-6246 affects Dell Quest One Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6246 published?: CVE-2013-6246 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:quest_one_password_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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