CVE-2013-7038

CVE-2013-7038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libmicrohttpd 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-119.

Key facts

Description

The MHD_http_unescape function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7038?
The MHD_http_unescape function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2013-7038?
CVE-2013-7038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7038?
CVE-2013-7038 primarily affects Gnu Libmicrohttpd. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7038?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7038 published?
CVE-2013-7038 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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