CVE-2013-4441

Name: CVE-2013-4441
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T17:15:11.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4441 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

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

2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pwgen Project	Pwgen	2.06

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4441?

The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

How severe is CVE-2013-4441?

CVE-2013-4441 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4441?

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-2013-4441?

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Source: NVD / NIST