CVE-2013-2160Cxf Vulnerability
Missing XML Validation in Apache CXF
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Dec 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-254q-rp36-v2m8
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2013-2160 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Cxf (Apache), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.5.10, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.6.7, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.7.4.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2160
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1028
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1185
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1437
- advisoryGHSA advisory
Description
The streaming XML parser in Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted XML with a large number of (1) elements, (2) attributes, (3) nested constructs, and possibly other vectors.
Affected Products
23 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CxfApache | 2.5.0, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.5.6, 2.5.7 | n/a |
| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrsmaven | >= 2.5.0 | 2.5.10 |
Patched Releases
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Dec 5, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-112 Missing XML Validation
- CWE-399
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2013-2160
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1028
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1185
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1437
- advisoryGHSA advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
The streaming XML parser in Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted XML with a large number of (1) elements, (2) attributes, (3) nested constructs, and possibly other vectors.
Affected: Cxf (Apache) versions 2.5.0, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.5.6, 2.5.7; org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs (maven) versions >= 2.5.0. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.5.10, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.6.7, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs 2.7.4.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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