How severe is CVE-2013-4190?

CVE-2013-4190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4190?

CVE-2013-4190 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-2013-4190?

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

When was CVE-2013-4190 published?

CVE-2013-4190 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4190

CVE-2013-4190 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Plone
Published: 2014-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) spamProtect.py, (2) pts.py, and (3) request.py in Plone 2.1 through 4.1, 4.2.x through 4.2.5, and 4.3.x through 4.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4190?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) spamProtect.py, (2) pts.py, and (3) request.py in Plone 2.1 through 4.1, 4.2.x through 4.2.5, and 4.3.x through 4.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4190?: CVE-2013-4190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4190?: CVE-2013-4190 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-2013-4190?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4190 published?: CVE-2013-4190 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (52)

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