CVE-2013-2879

CVE-2013-2879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 does not properly determine the circumstances in which a renderer process can be considered a trusted process for sign-in and subsequent sync operations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2879?
Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 does not properly determine the circumstances in which a renderer process can be considered a trusted process for sign-in and subsequent sync operations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2013-2879?
CVE-2013-2879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2879 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-2013-2879?
CVE-2013-2879 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-2013-2879?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2879 published?
CVE-2013-2879 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (64)

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