How severe is CVE-2013-2872?

CVE-2013-2872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2872?

CVE-2013-2872 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-2013-2872?

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

When was CVE-2013-2872 published?

CVE-2013-2872 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2872

CVE-2013-2872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2013-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 on Mac OS X does not ensure a sufficient source of entropy for renderer processes, which might make it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms in third-party components via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2872?: Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 on Mac OS X does not ensure a sufficient source of entropy for renderer processes, which might make it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms in third-party components via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2872?: CVE-2013-2872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2872?: CVE-2013-2872 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-2013-2872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2872 published?: CVE-2013-2872 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (63)

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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:28.0.1500.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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