CVE-2013-2198

Name: CVE-2013-2198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-30T21:15:14.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2198 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a crafted username.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a crafted username.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Login Security Project	Login Security	>= 6.x-1.0, <= 6.x-1.3	—
Login Security Project	Login Security	>= 7.x-1.0, <= 7.x-1.3	—
Login Security Project	Login Security	6.x-1.0	Beta1
Login Security Project	Login Security	6.x-1.x	Dev
Login Security Project	Login Security	7.x-1.x	Dev

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/20/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023503Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023507Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023585Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/20/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023503Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023507Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/2023585Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2198?

The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a crafted username.

How severe is CVE-2013-2198?

CVE-2013-2198 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2198?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-2198?

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Source: NVD / NIST