How severe is CVE-2013-6795?

CVE-2013-6795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-6795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6795?

CVE-2013-6795 affects Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6795?

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-2013-6795 published?

CVE-2013-6795 was published on 2013-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6795

CVE-2013-6795 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent
Published: 2013-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Updater in Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent for XenServer before 1.2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized .NET object to TCP port 1984, which triggers the download and extraction of a ZIP file that overwrites the Agent service binary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6795?: The Updater in Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent for XenServer before 1.2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized .NET object to TCP port 1984, which triggers the download and extraction of a ZIP file that overwrites the Agent service binary.
How severe is CVE-2013-6795?: CVE-2013-6795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-6795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6795?: CVE-2013-6795 affects Rackspace Openstack Windows Guest Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6795?: 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-2013-6795 published?: CVE-2013-6795 was published on 2013-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rackspace:openstack_windows_guest_agent:*:-:-:*:-:xen_server:*:*

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