CVE-2013-1431

Name: CVE-2013-1431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-23T20:55:07.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Wocky module in Telepathy Gabble before 0.16.6 and 0.17.x before 0.17.4, when connecting to a "legacy Jabber server," does not properly enforce the WockyConnector:tls-required flag, which allows remote attackers to bypass TLS verification and perform a man-in-the-middle attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	<= 0.16.5
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.16.0
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.16.1
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.16.2
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.16.3
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.16.4
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.17.0
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.17.1
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.17.2
Simon Mcvittie	Telepathy Gabble	0.17.3

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/438Mailing List, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/53779Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2702Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1873-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=65036Patch
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/438Mailing List, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/53779Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2702Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1873-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=65036Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1431?

How severe is CVE-2013-1431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1431?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST