MEDIUM
CVE-2013-2297
CWE-255Published: September 17, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Eucalyptus EuStore sets a blank root password in the default configuration of EMI 3868652036, EMI 0400376721, EMI 2425352071, and EMI 1347115203, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a related issue to CVE-2013-2069.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-2297 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
eucalyptus1 product(s)
eustore
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-2297
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 17, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-2297 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.