CVE-2013-4401

What it is

The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2013-11-02 18:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:57 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2013-11-02 18:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:57 UTC

Exploit probability

1.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Redhat Libvirt 1.1.0
• Redhat Libvirt 1.1.1
• Redhat Libvirt 1.1.2
• Redhat Libvirt 1.1.3

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 8.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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