CVE-2013-4188

CVE-2013-4188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plone 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-399.

Key facts

Description

traverser.py in Plone 2.1 through 4.1, 4.2.x through 4.2.5, and 4.3.x through 4.3.1 allows remote attackers with administrator privileges to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and resource consumption) via unspecified vectors related to "retrieving information for certain resources."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4188?
traverser.py in Plone 2.1 through 4.1, 4.2.x through 4.2.5, and 4.3.x through 4.3.1 allows remote attackers with administrator privileges to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and resource consumption) via unspecified vectors related to "retrieving information for certain resources."
How severe is CVE-2013-4188?
CVE-2013-4188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4188 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4188?
CVE-2013-4188 primarily affects Plone. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4188?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4188 published?
CVE-2013-4188 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (52)

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