How severe is CVE-2013-2161?

CVE-2013-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2161?

CVE-2013-2161 primarily affects Openstack Folsom. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-2161 published?

CVE-2013-2161 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2161

CVE-2013-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openstack Folsom with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Openstack Folsom
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

XML injection vulnerability in account/utils.py in OpenStack Swift Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana allows attackers to trigger invalid or spoofed Swift responses via an account name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2161?: XML injection vulnerability in account/utils.py in OpenStack Swift Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana allows attackers to trigger invalid or spoofed Swift responses via an account name.
How severe is CVE-2013-2161?: CVE-2013-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2161?: CVE-2013-2161 primarily affects Openstack Folsom. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2161 published?: CVE-2013-2161 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:folsom:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:grizzly:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:havana:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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