CVE-2013-2254
CVE-2013-2254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Org.apache.sling.servlets.post with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apache Org.apache.sling.servlets.post
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The deepGetOrCreateNode function in impl/operations/AbstractCreateOperation.java in org.apache.sling.servlets.post.bundle 2.2.0 and 2.3.0 in Apache Sling does not properly handle a NULL value that returned when the session does not have permissions to the root node, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2254?
- The deepGetOrCreateNode function in impl/operations/AbstractCreateOperation.java in org.apache.sling.servlets.post.bundle 2.2.0 and 2.3.0 in Apache Sling does not properly handle a NULL value that returned when the session does not have permissions to the root node, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2013-2254?
- CVE-2013-2254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-2254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-2254?
- CVE-2013-2254 primarily affects Apache Org.apache.sling.servlets.post. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-2254?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-2254 published?
- CVE-2013-2254 was published on 2013-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/sling-dev/201310.mbox/%3CCAKkCf4pue6PnESsP1KTdEDJm1gpkANFaK%2BvUd9mzEVT7tXL%2B3A%40mail.gmail.com%3E
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55157
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62903
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87765
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SLING-2913
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:org.apache.sling.servlets.post:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:org.apache.sling.servlets.post:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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