CVE-2013-6796: The SMTP server in DeepOfix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty pass

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6796?

deepofix: upgrade to newer than 3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6796 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6796 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-2013-6796 affect?

CVE-2013-6796 affects deepofix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The SMTP server in DeepOfix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password, which triggers an LDAP anonymous bind.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6796?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-6796 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting deepofix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SMTP server in DeepOfix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password, which triggers an LDAP anonymous bind.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deeproot linux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-26 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deeproot linux deepofix UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade deepofix

Note

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

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: DeepOfix SMTP Server 3.3 - Authentication Bypass

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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-2013-6796?

deepofix: upgrade to newer than 3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6796 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6796 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-2013-6796 affect?

CVE-2013-6796 affects deepofix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The SMTP server in DeepOfix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password, which triggers an LDAP anonymous bind.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6796?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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