CVE-2013-5208: HR Systems Strategies info:HR HRIS 7.9 does not properly protect the database password, which allows local use

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5208 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting hr human resource information system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HR Systems Strategies info:HR HRIS 7.9 does not properly protect the database password, which allows local users to bypass intended database restrictions by accessing the USERPW registry key and bypassing an unspecified obfuscation technique.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2013-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infohr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-16 10:52 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infohr hr human resource information system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hr-human-resource-information-system || rpm -q hr-human-resource-information-system || hr-human-resource-information-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hr-human-resource-information-system sudo apt install hr-human-resource-information-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo apt-mark hold hr-human-resource-information-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list hr-human-resource-information-system sudo dnf downgrade hr-human-resource-information-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add hr-human-resource-information-system

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.

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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-2013-5208?

hr human resource information system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-5208 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5208 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-2013-5208 affect?

CVE-2013-5208 affects hr human resource information system. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). HR Systems Strategies info:HR HRIS 7.9 does not properly protect the database password, which allows local users to bypass intended database restrictions by accessing the USERPW registry key and bypassing an unspecified obfuscation techniqu

How urgent is CVE-2013-5208?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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