How severe is CVE-2013-4246?

CVE-2013-4246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-4246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4246?

CVE-2013-4246 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-4246 published?

CVE-2013-4246 was published on 2017-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4246

CVE-2013-4246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Subversion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apache Subversion
Published: 2017-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

libsvn_fs_fs/fs_fs.c in Apache Subversion 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote authenticated users with commit access to corrupt FSFS repositories and cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information by editing packed revision properties.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4246?: libsvn_fs_fs/fs_fs.c in Apache Subversion 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote authenticated users with commit access to corrupt FSFS repositories and cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information by editing packed revision properties.
How severe is CVE-2013-4246?: CVE-2013-4246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-4246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4246?: CVE-2013-4246 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-4246 published?: CVE-2013-4246 was published on 2017-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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