How severe is CVE-2013-2153?

CVE-2013-2153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2153 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-2013-2153?

CVE-2013-2153 primarily affects Apache Xml Security For C++. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2153?

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

When was CVE-2013-2153 published?

CVE-2013-2153 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2153

CVE-2013-2153 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Xml Security For C++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apache Xml Security For C++
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures and spoof arbitrary content via crafted Reference elements in the Signature, aka "XML Signature Bypass issue."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2153?: The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures and spoof arbitrary content via crafted Reference elements in the Signature, aka "XML Signature Bypass issue."
How severe is CVE-2013-2153?: CVE-2013-2153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2153 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-2013-2153?: CVE-2013-2153 primarily affects Apache Xml Security For C++. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2153?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2153 published?: CVE-2013-2153 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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