CVE-2013-1430
CWE-255Published: December 16, 2016· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in xrdp before 0.9.1. When successfully logging in using RDP into an xrdp session, the file ~/.vnc/sesman_${username}_passwd is created. Its content is the equivalent of the user's cleartext password, DES encrypted with a known key.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-1430 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-1430 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts