CVE-2013-2258

Name: CVE-2013-2258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-04T17:15:10.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2258 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Nickname User Impersonation. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Nickname User Impersonation

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cryptocat Project	Cryptocat	< 2.0.22

References

https://tobtu.com/decryptocat.phpVendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/10/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tobtu.com/decryptocat.phpVendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/10/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2258?

Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Nickname User Impersonation

How severe is CVE-2013-2258?

CVE-2013-2258 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2258?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-2258?

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Source: NVD / NIST