CVE-2013-6048: The get_group_tree function in lib/Munin/Master/HTMLConfig.pm in Munin before 2.0.18 allows remote nodes to ca

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6048?

munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6048 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6048 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-2013-6048 affect?

CVE-2013-6048 affects munin. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The get_group_tree function in lib/Munin/Master/HTMLConfig.pm in Munin before 2.0.18 allows remote nodes to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption in the munin-html process) via crafted multigraph data.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6048?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2013-6048 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting munin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The get_group_tree function in lib/Munin/Master/HTMLConfig.pm in Munin before 2.0.18 allows remote nodes to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption in the munin-html process) via crafted multigraph data.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2013-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: munin-monitoring

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-13 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

munin-monitoring munin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.17 · 2.0.0 · 2.0.1 · 2.0.2 · 2.0.3 · 2.0.4 · 2.0.5 · 2.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade munin

Note

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

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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-2013-6048?

munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6048 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6048 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-2013-6048 affect?

CVE-2013-6048 affects munin. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The get_group_tree function in lib/Munin/Master/HTMLConfig.pm in Munin before 2.0.18 allows remote nodes to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption in the munin-html process) via crafted multigraph data.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6048?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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