How severe is CVE-2013-2249?

CVE-2013-2249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2249?

CVE-2013-2249 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2249?

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-2013-2249 published?

CVE-2013-2249 was published on 2013-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2249

CVE-2013-2249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2013-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mod_session_dbd.c in the mod_session_dbd module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.5 proceeds with save operations for a session without considering the dirty flag and the requirement for a new session ID, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2249?: mod_session_dbd.c in the mod_session_dbd module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.5 proceeds with save operations for a session without considering the dirty flag and the requirement for a new session ID, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2249?: CVE-2013-2249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2249?: CVE-2013-2249 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2249?: 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-2013-2249 published?: CVE-2013-2249 was published on 2013-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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