How severe is CVE-2013-6433?

CVE-2013-6433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6433?

CVE-2013-6433 primarily affects Openstack Neutron. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6433?

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-2013-6433 published?

CVE-2013-6433 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6433

CVE-2013-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openstack Neutron with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Openstack Neutron
Published: 2014-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default configuration in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2013.2.3-7 does not properly set a configuration file for rootwrap, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6433?: The default configuration in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2013.2.3-7 does not properly set a configuration file for rootwrap, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6433?: CVE-2013-6433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6433?: CVE-2013-6433 primarily affects Openstack Neutron. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6433?: 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-2013-6433 published?: CVE-2013-6433 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:neutron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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