CVE-2013-4517

CVE-2013-4517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java 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

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java before 1.5.6, when applying Transforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted Document Type Definitions (DTDs), related to signatures.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4517?
Apache Santuario XML Security for Java before 1.5.6, when applying Transforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted Document Type Definitions (DTDs), related to signatures.
How severe is CVE-2013-4517?
CVE-2013-4517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4517 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4517?
CVE-2013-4517 primarily affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4517?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4517 published?
CVE-2013-4517 was published on 2014-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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