CVE-2013-1760: The Bug Genie before 3.2.6 has Multiple XSS and HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-1760?

the bug genie: upgrade to 3.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-1760 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1760 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-1760 affect?

CVE-2013-1760 affects the bug genie. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Bug Genie before 3.2.6 has Multiple XSS and HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-1760?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2013-1760 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting the bug genie. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bug Genie before 3.2.6 has Multiple XSS and HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thebuggenie

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thebuggenie the bug genie UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.6

Fixed in: 3.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-bug-genie || rpm -q the-bug-genie || the-bug-genie --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-bug-genie

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-bug-genie

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1760?

the bug genie: upgrade to 3.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1760 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1760 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1760 affect?

CVE-2013-1760 affects the bug genie. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Bug Genie before 3.2.6 has Multiple XSS and HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

How urgent is CVE-2013-1760?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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