CVE-2013-3508: html/System-Files.php in the System File Overview feature in the NeDi component in GroundWork Monitor Enterpri

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-3508 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.

html/System-Files.php in the System File Overview feature in the NeDi component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving file editing.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2013-3508?

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

Is CVE-2013-3508 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3508 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-2013-3508 affect?

CVE-2013-3508 affects groundwork monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). html/System-Files.php in the System File Overview feature in the NeDi component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving file editing.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3508?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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