What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2153?

CVE-2013-2153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-2153?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-2153. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2153?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-2153. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Xml Security For C CVE-2013-2153

MEDIUM

Cryptographic Issues (CWE-310)

2013-08-20 secalert@redhat.com

Apache Authentication Bypass Xml Security For C

4.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 20, 2013 - 22:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures and spoof arbitrary content via crafted Reference elements in the Signature, aka "XML Signature Bypass issue."

AnalysisAI

The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-310. The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures and spoof arbitrary content via crafted Reference elements in the Signature, aka "XML Signature Bypass issue." Affected products include: Apache Xml Security For C\+\+. Version information: before 1.7.1.

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.