Is CVE-2013-2113 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-2113, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-2113 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-2113 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2113?

CVE-2013-2113 has a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-2113

CWE-264Published: July 31, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The create method in app/controllers/users_controller.rb in Foreman before 1.2.0-RC2 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to create or edit other users to gain privileges by (1) changing the admin flag or (2) assigning an arbitrary role.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2113 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-2113. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.