CVE-2013-2853

CVE-2013-2853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The HTTPS implementation in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 does not ensure that headers are terminated by \r\n\r\n (carriage return, newline, carriage return, newline), which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to have an unspecified impact via vectors that trigger header truncation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2853?
The HTTPS implementation in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 does not ensure that headers are terminated by \r\n\r\n (carriage return, newline, carriage return, newline), which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to have an unspecified impact via vectors that trigger header truncation.
How severe is CVE-2013-2853?
CVE-2013-2853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2853 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2853?
CVE-2013-2853 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 63 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2853?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2853 published?
CVE-2013-2853 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (63)

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