CVE-2013-5708: Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.8 constructs secret tokens based on time values, which makes it

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5708 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting coursemill learning management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.8 constructs secret tokens based on time values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via vectors related to cookies, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3605.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2013-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trivantis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-09-06 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trivantis coursemill learning management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coursemill-learning-management-system || rpm -q coursemill-learning-management-system || coursemill-learning-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coursemill-learning-management-system sudo apt install coursemill-learning-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo apt-mark hold coursemill-learning-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list coursemill-learning-management-system sudo dnf downgrade coursemill-learning-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo dnf versionlock add coursemill-learning-management-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-2013-5708?

coursemill learning management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-5708 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5708 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-2013-5708 affect?

CVE-2013-5708 affects coursemill learning management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.8 constructs secret tokens based on time values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via vectors related to cookies, a different vulne

How urgent is CVE-2013-5708?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2013-5707 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.8 allow r
CVE-2013-5706 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.8 allow r
CVE-2013-3605 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.6 allows remo
CVE-2013-3604 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.6 allow r
CVE-2013-3603 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Coursemill Learning Management System (LMS) 6.6 allows remote atta

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