How severe is CVE-2013-0887?

CVE-2013-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-0887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0887?

CVE-2013-0887 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0887 published?

CVE-2013-0887 was published on 2013-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0887

CVE-2013-0887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2013-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The developer-tools process in Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly restrict privileges during interaction with a connected server, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0887?: The developer-tools process in Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly restrict privileges during interaction with a connected server, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-0887?: CVE-2013-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-0887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0887?: CVE-2013-0887 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0887 published?: CVE-2013-0887 was published on 2013-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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