How severe is CVE-2013-4171?

CVE-2013-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4171?

CVE-2013-4171 primarily affects Apache Roller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4171?

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

When was CVE-2013-4171 published?

CVE-2013-4171 was published on 2013-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4171

CVE-2013-4171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Roller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Roller
Published: 2013-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the search results in the (1) RSS and (2) Atom feed templates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4171?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the search results in the (1) RSS and (2) Atom feed templates.
How severe is CVE-2013-4171?: CVE-2013-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4171?: CVE-2013-4171 primarily affects Apache Roller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4171 published?: CVE-2013-4171 was published on 2013-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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