How severe is CVE-2013-2210?

CVE-2013-2210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2210 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-2013-2210?

CVE-2013-2210 primarily affects Apache Xml Security For C++. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2210?

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-2013-2210 published?

CVE-2013-2210 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2210

CVE-2013-2210 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Xml Security For C++ 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apache Xml Security For C++
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference functionality in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed XPointer expressions. NOTE: this is due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2013-2154.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2210?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference functionality in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed XPointer expressions. NOTE: this is due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2013-2154.
How severe is CVE-2013-2210?: CVE-2013-2210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2210 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-2013-2210?: CVE-2013-2210 primarily affects Apache Xml Security For C++. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2210?: 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-2013-2210 published?: CVE-2013-2210 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xml_security_for_c\+\+:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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