CVE-2013-2870

CVE-2013-2870 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted response traffic after a URL request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2870?
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted response traffic after a URL request.
How severe is CVE-2013-2870?
CVE-2013-2870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-2870 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2870?
CVE-2013-2870 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2870?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2870 published?
CVE-2013-2870 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (64)

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