How severe is CVE-2013-2172?

CVE-2013-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2172?

CVE-2013-2172 primarily affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2172?

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

When was CVE-2013-2172 published?

CVE-2013-2172 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2172

CVE-2013-2172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

jcp/xml/dsig/internal/dom/DOMCanonicalizationMethod.java in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 1.4.x before 1.4.8 and 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof an XML Signature by using the CanonicalizationMethod parameter to specify an arbitrary weak "canonicalization algorithm to apply to the SignedInfo part of the Signature."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2172?: jcp/xml/dsig/internal/dom/DOMCanonicalizationMethod.java in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 1.4.x before 1.4.8 and 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof an XML Signature by using the CanonicalizationMethod parameter to specify an arbitrary weak "canonicalization algorithm to apply to the SignedInfo part of the Signature."
How severe is CVE-2013-2172?: CVE-2013-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2172?: CVE-2013-2172 primarily affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2172 published?: CVE-2013-2172 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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