How severe is CVE-2013-6990?

CVE-2013-6990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-6990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6990?

CVE-2013-6990 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6990?

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-2013-6990 published?

CVE-2013-6990 was published on 2014-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6990

CVE-2013-6990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiauthenticator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiauthenticator
Published: 2014-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FortiGuard FortiAuthenticator before 3.0 allows remote administrators to gain privileges via the command line interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6990?: FortiGuard FortiAuthenticator before 3.0 allows remote administrators to gain privileges via the command line interface.
How severe is CVE-2013-6990?: CVE-2013-6990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-6990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6990?: CVE-2013-6990 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6990?: 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-2013-6990 published?: CVE-2013-6990 was published on 2014-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiauthenticator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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