CVE-2013-2160

CVE-2013-2160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

The streaming XML parser in Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted XML with a large number of (1) elements, (2) attributes, (3) nested constructs, and possibly other vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2160?
The streaming XML parser in Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted XML with a large number of (1) elements, (2) attributes, (3) nested constructs, and possibly other vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2160?
CVE-2013-2160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2160 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2160?
CVE-2013-2160 primarily affects Apache Cxf. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2160?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2160 published?
CVE-2013-2160 was published on 2013-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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