What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1431?

CVE-2013-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-1431?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-1431. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Telepathy Gabble CVE-2013-1431

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2013-09-23 security@debian.org

Authentication Bypass Telepathy Gabble

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 23, 2013 - 20:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks.

AnalysisAI

The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks. Affected products include: Simon Mcvittie Telepathy Gabble. Version information: before 0.16.6.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.