How severe is CVE-2013-6491?

CVE-2013-6491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6491?

CVE-2013-6491 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-6491 published?

CVE-2013-6491 was published on 2014-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6491

CVE-2013-6491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Redhat Openstack
Published: 2014-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The python-qpid client (common/rpc/impl_qpid.py) in OpenStack Oslo before 2013.2 does not enforce SSL connections when qpid_protocol is set to ssl, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6491?: The python-qpid client (common/rpc/impl_qpid.py) in OpenStack Oslo before 2013.2 does not enforce SSL connections when qpid_protocol is set to ssl, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2013-6491?: CVE-2013-6491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6491?: CVE-2013-6491 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6491 published?: CVE-2013-6491 was published on 2014-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:oslo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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