CVE-2013-7070: The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7070?

monitorix: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7070 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7070 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-2013-7070 affect?

CVE-2013-7070 affects monitorix. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7070?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-7070 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting monitorix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2019-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fibranet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-31 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fibranet monitorix UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.1

Fixed in: 3.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monitorix

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-7070?

monitorix: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7070 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7070 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-2013-7070 affect?

CVE-2013-7070 affects monitorix. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The handle_request function in lib/HTTPServer.pm in Monitorix before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URI.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7070?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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