How severe is CVE-2013-0927?

CVE-2013-0927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-0927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0927?

CVE-2013-0927 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0927?

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-2013-0927 published?

CVE-2013-0927 was published on 2013-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0927

CVE-2013-0927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2013-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome OS before 26.0.1410.57 relies on a Pango pango-utils.c read_config implementation that loads the contents of the .pangorc file in the user's home directory, and the file referenced by the PANGO_RC_FILE environment variable, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted configuration data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0927?: Google Chrome OS before 26.0.1410.57 relies on a Pango pango-utils.c read_config implementation that loads the contents of the .pangorc file in the user's home directory, and the file referenced by the PANGO_RC_FILE environment variable, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted configuration data.
How severe is CVE-2013-0927?: CVE-2013-0927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-0927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0927?: CVE-2013-0927 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0927?: 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-2013-0927 published?: CVE-2013-0927 was published on 2013-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (54)

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cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:26.0.1410.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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