How severe is CVE-2013-1840?

CVE-2013-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-1840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1840?

CVE-2013-1840 affects Openstack Glance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1840?

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

When was CVE-2013-1840 published?

CVE-2013-1840 was published on 2013-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1840

CVE-2013-1840 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openstack Glance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Openstack Glance
Published: 2013-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The v1 API in OpenStack Glance Essex (2012.1), Folsom (2012.2), and Grizzly, when using the single-tenant Swift or S3 store, reports the location field, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the operator's backend credentials via a request for a cached image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1840?: The v1 API in OpenStack Glance Essex (2012.1), Folsom (2012.2), and Grizzly, when using the single-tenant Swift or S3 store, reports the location field, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the operator's backend credentials via a request for a cached image.
How severe is CVE-2013-1840?: CVE-2013-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-1840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1840?: CVE-2013-1840 affects Openstack Glance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1840 published?: CVE-2013-1840 was published on 2013-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:v1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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