CVE-2013-1862

CVE-2013-1862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1862?
mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
How severe is CVE-2013-1862?
CVE-2013-1862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1862 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1862?
CVE-2013-1862 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1862?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1862 published?
CVE-2013-1862 was published on 2013-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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