CVE-2013-3502: monarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated u

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-3502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting groundwork monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

monarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, and consequently obtain sensitive information, by leveraging a JOSSO SSO cookie.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	53.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2013-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gwos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-05-08 12:09 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gwos groundwork monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy groundwork-monitor || rpm -q groundwork-monitor || groundwork-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison groundwork-monitor sudo apt install groundwork-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold groundwork-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list groundwork-monitor sudo dnf downgrade groundwork-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add groundwork-monitor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: GroundWork - 'monarch_scan.cgi' OS Command Injection (Metasploit)
Metasploit: GroundWork monarch_scan.cgi OS Command Injection

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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-2013-3502?

groundwork monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3502 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3502 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-2013-3502 affect?

CVE-2013-3502 affects groundwork monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). monarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, and consequently obtain sensitive information, by leveraging a JOSSO SSO cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3502?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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