CVE-2013-4114: The automatic update request in Nagstamont before 0.9.10 uses a cleartext base64 format for transmission of a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4114?

nagstamon: upgrade to newer than 0.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4114 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4114 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-2013-4114 affect?

CVE-2013-4114 affects nagstamon. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The automatic update request in Nagstamont before 0.9.10 uses a cleartext base64 format for transmission of a username and password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4114?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2013-4114 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting nagstamon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The automatic update request in Nagstamont before 0.9.10 uses a cleartext base64 format for transmission of a username and password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2013-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: henri wahl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-16 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

henri wahl nagstamon UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.9 · 0.5.2 · 0.5.3 · 0.5.4 · 0.5.5 · 0.5.6 · 0.5.7 · 0.5.8

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nagstamon || rpm -q nagstamon || nagstamon --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nagstamon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nagstamon

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4114?

nagstamon: upgrade to newer than 0.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4114 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4114 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-2013-4114 affect?

CVE-2013-4114 affects nagstamon. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The automatic update request in Nagstamont before 0.9.10 uses a cleartext base64 format for transmission of a username and password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

How urgent is CVE-2013-4114?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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