CVE-2013-7033: LiveZilla before 5.1.2.1 includes the operator password in plaintext in Javascript code that is generated by l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7033?

livezilla: upgrade to newer than 5.1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7033 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7033 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-2013-7033 affect?

CVE-2013-7033 affects livezilla. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). LiveZilla before 5.1.2.1 includes the operator password in plaintext in Javascript code that is generated by lz/mobile/chat.php, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by accessing the loginNa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7033?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-7033 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting livezilla. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LiveZilla before 5.1.2.1 includes the operator password in plaintext in Javascript code that is generated by lz/mobile/chat.php, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by accessing the loginName and loginPassword variables using an independent cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-05-19
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

2014-05-19 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livezilla livezilla UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.1.2.0 · 5.0.1.0 · 5.0.1.1 · 5.0.1.2 · 5.0.1.3 · 5.0.1.4 · 5.1.0.0 · 5.1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.1.2.0

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 5.1.2.0 (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-2013-7033?

livezilla: upgrade to newer than 5.1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7033 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7033 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-2013-7033 affect?

CVE-2013-7033 affects livezilla. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). LiveZilla before 5.1.2.1 includes the operator password in plaintext in Javascript code that is generated by lz/mobile/chat.php, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by accessing the loginNa

How urgent is CVE-2013-7033?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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