How severe is CVE-2013-1431?

CVE-2013-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1431?

CVE-2013-1431 primarily affects Simon Mcvittie Telepathy Gabble. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1431?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1431 published?

CVE-2013-1431 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1431

CVE-2013-1431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simon Mcvittie Telepathy Gabble with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Simon Mcvittie Telepathy Gabble
Published: 2013-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1431?: The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2013-1431?: CVE-2013-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1431?: CVE-2013-1431 primarily affects Simon Mcvittie Telepathy Gabble. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1431 published?: CVE-2013-1431 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.16.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.16.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simon_mcvittie:telepathy_gabble:0.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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