Unscored severity · published Feb 18, 2014
CVE-2013-6396
The OpenStack Python client library for Swift (python-swiftclient) 1.0 through 1.9.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers…
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CVSS
0.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The OpenStack Python client library for Swift (python-swiftclient) 1.0 through 1.9.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 54% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SW
Swift · Openstack
1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.1.0; 1.1.0; 1.1.0; +28 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6396
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-6396
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/17/7
Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/python-swiftclient/+bug/1199783
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