How severe is CVE-2013-6659?

CVE-2013-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6659?

CVE-2013-6659 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-2013-6659?

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

When was CVE-2013-6659 published?

CVE-2013-6659 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6659

CVE-2013-6659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2014-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SSLClientSocketNSS::Core::OwnAuthCertHandler function in net/socket/ssl_client_socket_nss.cc in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117 does not prevent changes to server X.509 certificates during renegotiations, which allows remote SSL servers to trigger use of a new certificate chain, inconsistent with the user's expectations, by initiating a TLS renegotiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6659?: The SSLClientSocketNSS::Core::OwnAuthCertHandler function in net/socket/ssl_client_socket_nss.cc in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117 does not prevent changes to server X.509 certificates during renegotiations, which allows remote SSL servers to trigger use of a new certificate chain, inconsistent with the user's expectations, by initiating a TLS renegotiation.
How severe is CVE-2013-6659?: CVE-2013-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6659?: CVE-2013-6659 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-2013-6659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6659 published?: CVE-2013-6659 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (97)

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