How severe is CVE-2013-6656?

CVE-2013-6656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6656?

CVE-2013-6656 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 97 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6656?

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

When was CVE-2013-6656 published?

CVE-2013-6656 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6656

CVE-2013-6656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2014-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XSSAuditor::init function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117, processes POST requests by using the body of a redirecting page instead of the body of a redirect target, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6656?: The XSSAuditor::init function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117, processes POST requests by using the body of a redirecting page instead of the body of a redirect target, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-6656?: CVE-2013-6656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6656?: CVE-2013-6656 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 97 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6656 published?: CVE-2013-6656 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (97)

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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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