How severe is CVE-2026-13500?

CVE-2026-13500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-13500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-13500?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-13500 published?

CVE-2026-13500 was published on 2026-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

CVE-2026-13500

CVE-2026-13500 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-29

Description

A weakness has been identified in antlr ANTLR4 up to 4.13.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file tool/src/org/antlr/v4/codegen/model/OutputFile.java of the component Grammar Action Block Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-13500?: A weakness has been identified in antlr ANTLR4 up to 4.13.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file tool/src/org/antlr/v4/codegen/model/OutputFile.java of the component Grammar Action Block Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-13500?: CVE-2026-13500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-13500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-13500 published?: CVE-2026-13500 was published on 2026-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

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