CVE-2013-3502
MediumPublic exploitmonarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, and consequently obtain sensitive information, by leveraging a JOSSO SSO cookie.
Published May 8, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-3502 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Groundwork Monitor (Gwos).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
monarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, and consequently obtain sensitive information, by leveraging a JOSSO SSO cookie.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork MonitorGwos | 6.7.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 8, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-255
References
- exploitMSF groundwork_monarch_cmd_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-25001
- otherhttps://kb.groundworkopensource.com/display/SUPPORT/SA6.7.0-1+Some+web+components+allow+bypass+of+role+access+controls
- otherhttps://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130308-0_GroundWork_Monitoring_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_wo_poc_v10.txt
- other25001
FAQ
Common Questions.
monarch_scan.cgi in the MONARCH component in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, and consequently obtain sensitive information, by leveraging a JOSSO SSO cookie.
Affected: Groundwork Monitor (Gwos) versions 6.7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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