CVE-2013-5657: AultWare pwStore 2010.8.30.0 has DoS via an empty HTTP request

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5657 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pwstore. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AultWare pwStore 2010.8.30.0 has DoS via an empty HTTP request

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.8% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aultware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-07 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aultware pwstore DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2010.8.30.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2010.8.30.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2010.8.30.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pwstore sudo apt install pwstore=<VERSION_BEFORE_2010.8.30.0> sudo apt-mark hold pwstore

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

dnf --showduplicates list pwstore sudo dnf downgrade pwstore-<VERSION_BEFORE_2010.8.30.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pwstore

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: Pwstore - Denial of Service

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-2013-5657?

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

Is CVE-2013-5657 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5657 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-2013-5657 affect?

CVE-2013-5657 affects pwstore. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AultWare pwStore 2010.8.30.0 has DoS via an empty HTTP request

How urgent is CVE-2013-5657?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-5658 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE AultWare pwStore 2010.8.30.0 has XSS

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