How severe is CVE-2013-7398?

CVE-2013-7398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7398?

CVE-2013-7398 primarily affects Async-http-client Project Async-http-client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7398?

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

When was CVE-2013-7398 published?

CVE-2013-7398 was published on 2015-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7398

CVE-2013-7398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Async-http-client Project Async-http-client 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Async-http-client Project Async-http-client
Published: 2015-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

main/java/com/ning/http/client/AsyncHttpClientConfig.java in Async Http Client (aka AHC or async-http-client) before 1.9.0 does not require a hostname match during verification of X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof HTTPS servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7398?: main/java/com/ning/http/client/AsyncHttpClientConfig.java in Async Http Client (aka AHC or async-http-client) before 1.9.0 does not require a hostname match during verification of X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof HTTPS servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2013-7398?: CVE-2013-7398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7398?: CVE-2013-7398 primarily affects Async-http-client Project Async-http-client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7398 published?: CVE-2013-7398 was published on 2015-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:async-http-client_project:async-http-client:*:beta24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_fuse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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