CVE-2013-6394
Percona XtraBackup before 2.1.6 uses a constant string for the initialization vector (IV), which...
CVE-2013-6394 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Percona Xtrabackup, published December 13, 2013. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.38%, the 32nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.38%EPSS, 32nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
xtrabackupopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 2.3.5-1.3 | 2.3.5-1.3 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2013-6394- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-310
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2013-6394- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2013-6217No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2013-6217- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f2mj-h98v-gmcfNo score
Percona XtraBackup before 2.1.6 uses a constant string for the initialization vector (IV), which...
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.
- Record
GHSA-f2mj-h98v-gmcf- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10120-1No score
xtrabackup-2.3.5-1.3 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the xtrabackup-2.3.5-1.3 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10120-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2013-6394No score
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.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2013-6394- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00052.html
percona.com/doc/percona-xtrabackup/2.1/release-notes/2.1/2.1.6.html
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/11
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6394
github.com/advisories/GHSA-f2mj-h98v-gmcf