How severe is CVE-2013-7103?

CVE-2013-7103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-7103 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7103?

CVE-2013-7103 affects Mcafee Email Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7103?

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-2013-7103 published?

CVE-2013-7103 was published on 2013-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7103

CVE-2013-7103 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email Gateway 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Mcafee Email Gateway
Published: 2013-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

McAfee Email Gateway 7.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the value attribute in a (1) TestFile XML element or the (2) hostname. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2013-7092 to allow remote attackers to execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7103?: McAfee Email Gateway 7.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the value attribute in a (1) TestFile XML element or the (2) hostname. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2013-7092 to allow remote attackers to execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2013-7103?: CVE-2013-7103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-7103 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7103?: CVE-2013-7103 affects Mcafee Email Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7103?: 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-2013-7103 published?: CVE-2013-7103 was published on 2013-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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