How severe is CVE-2013-1665?

CVE-2013-1665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1665?

CVE-2013-1665 primarily affects Openstack Folsom. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1665?

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

When was CVE-2013-1665 published?

CVE-2013-1665 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1665

CVE-2013-1665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Folsom with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Openstack Folsom
Published: 2013-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The XML libraries for Python 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 2.7, and 2.6, as used in OpenStack Keystone Essex and Folsom, Django, and possibly other products allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1665?: The XML libraries for Python 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 2.7, and 2.6, as used in OpenStack Keystone Essex and Folsom, Django, and possibly other products allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-1665?: CVE-2013-1665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1665?: CVE-2013-1665 primarily affects Openstack Folsom. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1665 published?: CVE-2013-1665 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:folsom:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:keystone_essex:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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