How severe is CVE-2013-2257?

CVE-2013-2257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-2257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2257?

CVE-2013-2257 affects Cryptocat Project Cryptocat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2257?

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-2013-2257 published?

CVE-2013-2257 was published on 2019-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2257

CVE-2013-2257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cryptocat Project Cryptocat with a CVSS 3.x 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Cryptocat Project Cryptocat
Published: 2019-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cryptocat before 2.0.42 has Group Chat ECC Private Key Generation Brute Force Weakness

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2257?: Cryptocat before 2.0.42 has Group Chat ECC Private Key Generation Brute Force Weakness
How severe is CVE-2013-2257?: CVE-2013-2257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-2257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2257?: CVE-2013-2257 affects Cryptocat Project Cryptocat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2257?: 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-2013-2257 published?: CVE-2013-2257 was published on 2019-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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