How severe is CVE-2013-6618?

CVE-2013-6618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-6618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6618?

CVE-2013-6618 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6618?

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-2013-6618 published?

CVE-2013-6618 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6618

CVE-2013-6618 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2013-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jsdm/ajax/port.php in J-Web in Juniper Junos before 10.4R13, 11.4 before 11.4R7, 12.1 before 12.1R5, 12.2 before 12.2R3, and 12.3 before 12.3R1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the rsargs parameter in an exec action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6618?: jsdm/ajax/port.php in J-Web in Juniper Junos before 10.4R13, 11.4 before 11.4R7, 12.1 before 12.1R5, 12.2 before 12.2R3, and 12.3 before 12.3R1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the rsargs parameter in an exec action.
How severe is CVE-2013-6618?: CVE-2013-6618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-6618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6618?: CVE-2013-6618 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6618?: 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-2013-6618 published?: CVE-2013-6618 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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