CVE-2013-1793

Name: CVE-2013-1793
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-10T14:15:10.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1793 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. openstack-utils openstack-db has insecure password creation. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

openstack-utils openstack-db has insecure password creation

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openstack	2.1
Redhat	Openstack	3.0
Redhat	Openstack	4.0
Redhat	Openstack Essex	All versions

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1793Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1793Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1793Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1793Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1793?

openstack-utils openstack-db has insecure password creation

How severe is CVE-2013-1793?

CVE-2013-1793 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1793?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST