CVE-2013-7070

Name: CVE-2013-7070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-31T20:15:11.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7070 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 4.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.

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

4.09%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fibranet	Monitorix	< 3.3.1

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/12/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mikaku/Monitorix/commit/ff80441be7089f774448dfe4b49e6fced70e71cbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mikaku/Monitorix/issues/30Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/12/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mikaku/Monitorix/commit/ff80441be7089f774448dfe4b49e6fced70e71cbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mikaku/Monitorix/issues/30Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7070?

The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.

How severe is CVE-2013-7070?

CVE-2013-7070 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7070?

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-2013-7070?

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Source: NVD / NIST