CVE-2013-4271
CVE-2013-4271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Restlet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Restlet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a serialized object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-4221.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4271?
- The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a serialized object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-4221.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4271?
- CVE-2013-4271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4271 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-2013-4271?
- CVE-2013-4271 primarily affects Restlet. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4271?
- 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-2013-4271 published?
- CVE-2013-4271 was published on 2013-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changes
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=999735
- https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/778
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:restlet:restlet:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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