CVE-2013-4558
CVE-2013-4558 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Dav Svn with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apache Mod Dav Svn
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The get_parent_resource function in repos.c in mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.11 through 1.7.13 and 1.8.1 through 1.8.4, when built with assertions enabled and SVNAutoversioning is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and Apache process abort) via a non-canonical URL in a request, as demonstrated using a trailing /.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4558?
- The get_parent_resource function in repos.c in mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.11 through 1.7.13 and 1.8.1 through 1.8.4, when built with assertions enabled and SVNAutoversioning is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and Apache process abort) via a non-canonical URL in a request, as demonstrated using a trailing /.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4558?
- CVE-2013-4558 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4558 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4558?
- CVE-2013-4558 primarily affects Apache Mod Dav Svn. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4558?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-4558 published?
- CVE-2013-4558 was published on 2013-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00048.html
- http://osvdb.org/100363
- http://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2013-4558-advisory.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1033431
- https://github.com/apache/subversion/commit/2c77c43e4255555f3b79f761f0d141393a3856cc
- https://github.com/apache/subversion/commit/647e3f8365a74831bb915f63793b63e31fae062d
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_dav_svn:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.7.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.7.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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