CVE-2013-0308

CVE-2013-0308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Git-scm Git with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The imap-send command in GIT before 1.8.1.4 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0308?
The imap-send command in GIT before 1.8.1.4 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2013-0308?
CVE-2013-0308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0308 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0308?
CVE-2013-0308 affects Git-scm Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0308?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0308 published?
CVE-2013-0308 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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