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CVE-2013-6394

2.1 · LOW

Percona XtraBackup before 2.1.6 uses a constant string for the initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for local users to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and conduct plaintext…

Published Dec 13, 2013perconaCWE-310EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2013-6394 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting percona xtrabackup. It was published on December 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Percona XtraBackup before 2.1.6 uses a constant string for the initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for local users to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and conduct plaintext attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from percona. Update xtrabackup to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
perconaxtrabackup0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00052.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00044.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/11Refwww.percona.com/doc/percona-xtrabackup/2.1/release-notes/2.1/2.1.6.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00052.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00044.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/11Refwww.percona.com/doc/percona-xtrabackup/2.1/release-notes/2.1/2.1.6.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6394?

CVE-2013-6394 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting percona xtrabackup. It was published on December 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-6394?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6394?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from percona. Update xtrabackup to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-6394?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-6394 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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