How severe is CVE-2013-2258?

CVE-2013-2258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-2258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2258?

CVE-2013-2258 affects Cryptocat Project Cryptocat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2258?

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

When was CVE-2013-2258 published?

CVE-2013-2258 was published on 2019-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2258

CVE-2013-2258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cryptocat Project Cryptocat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cryptocat Project Cryptocat
Published: 2019-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Nickname User Impersonation

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2258?: Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Nickname User Impersonation
How severe is CVE-2013-2258?: CVE-2013-2258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-2258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2258?: CVE-2013-2258 affects Cryptocat Project Cryptocat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2258 published?: CVE-2013-2258 was published on 2019-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cryptocat_project:cryptocat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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