CVE-2013-4547
CVE-2013-4547 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Nginx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 68% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: F5 Nginx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
nginx 0.8.41 through 1.4.3 and 1.5.x before 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via an unescaped space character in a URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4547?
- nginx 0.8.41 through 1.4.3 and 1.5.x before 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via an unescaped space character in a URI.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4547?
- CVE-2013-4547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4547 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4547?
- CVE-2013-4547 primarily affects F5 Nginx. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4547?
- 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-2013-4547 published?
- CVE-2013-4547 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00084.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00118.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00119.html
- http://mailman.nginx.org/pipermail/nginx-announce/2013/000125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55825
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2802
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:lifecycle_management_server:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:studio_onsite:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:webyast:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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