CVE-2013-4120

Name: CVE-2013-4120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-10T15:15:11.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Katello has a Denial of Service vulnerability in API OAuth authentication. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Katello has a Denial of Service vulnerability in API OAuth authentication

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Katello	All versions

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4120Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4120Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4120Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4120Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4120?

Katello has a Denial of Service vulnerability in API OAuth authentication

How severe is CVE-2013-4120?

CVE-2013-4120 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4120?

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-2013-4120?

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Source: NVD / NIST