CVE-2013-7383: x2gocleansessions in X2Go Server before 4.0.0.8 and 4.0.1.x before 4.0.1.10 allows remote authenticated users

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7383?

x2go server: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7383 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7383 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-2013-7383 affect?

CVE-2013-7383 affects x2go server. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). x2gocleansessions in X2Go Server before 4.0.0.8 and 4.0.1.x before 4.0.1.10 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly related to backticks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7383?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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HIGH 9.0UPGRADE

CVE-2013-7383 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting x2go server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

x2gocleansessions in X2Go Server before 4.0.0.8 and 4.0.1.x before 4.0.1.10 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly related to backticks.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x2go

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-20 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x2go x2go server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.0.7 · 4.0.0.0 · 4.0.0.1 · 4.0.0.2 · 4.0.0.3 · 4.0.0.4 · 4.0.0.6 · 4.0.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x2go-server || rpm -q x2go-server || x2go-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade x2go-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade x2go-server

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-2013-7383?

x2go server: upgrade to newer than 4.0.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7383 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7383 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-2013-7383 affect?

CVE-2013-7383 affects x2go server. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). x2gocleansessions in X2Go Server before 4.0.0.8 and 4.0.1.x before 4.0.1.10 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly related to backticks.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7383?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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