CVE-2013-4401

Name: CVE-2013-4401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-02T18:55:03.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Libvirt	1.1.0
Redhat	Libvirt	1.1.1
Redhat	Libvirt	1.1.2
Redhat	Libvirt	1.1.3

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4401?

How severe is CVE-2013-4401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4401?

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Source: NVD / NIST