CVE-2013-2228

Name: CVE-2013-2228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-03T14:15:10.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2228 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SaltStack RSA Key Generation allows remote users to decrypt communications. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SaltStack RSA Key Generation allows remote users to decrypt communications

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Saltstack	Saltstack	>= 0.14.0, <= 0.15.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-2228Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-2228Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85372Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2228Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-2228Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-2228Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85372Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2228Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2228?

SaltStack RSA Key Generation allows remote users to decrypt communications

How severe is CVE-2013-2228?

CVE-2013-2228 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2228?

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-2013-2228?

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Source: NVD / NIST