CVE-2013-6223: LiveZilla before 5.1.1.0 stores the admin Base64 encoded username and password in a 1click file, which allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6223?

livezilla: upgrade to newer than 5.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6223 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6223 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-2013-6223 affect?

CVE-2013-6223 affects livezilla. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). LiveZilla before 5.1.1.0 stores the admin Base64 encoded username and password in a 1click file, which allows local users to obtain access by reading the file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6223?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2013-6223 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting livezilla. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LiveZilla before 5.1.1.0 stores the admin Base64 encoded username and password in a 1click file, which allows local users to obtain access by reading the file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2014-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: livezilla

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-09 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livezilla livezilla UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.1.0.0 · 3.1.8.3 · 3.2.0.2 · 4.0.1.0 · 4.0.1.1 · 4.0.1.2 · 4.1.0.3 · 4.1.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 5.1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade livezilla

Note

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

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-2013-6223?

livezilla: upgrade to newer than 5.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6223 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6223 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-2013-6223 affect?

CVE-2013-6223 affects livezilla. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). LiveZilla before 5.1.1.0 stores the admin Base64 encoded username and password in a 1click file, which allows local users to obtain access by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6223?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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