CVE-2013-4271

Name: CVE-2013-4271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-10T00:55:14.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a serialized object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-4221.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a serialized object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-4221.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Restlet	Restlet	<= 2.1.3	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1	Milestone1
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.0	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.1	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.2	—

References

http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=999735Issue Tracking
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/778Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=999735Issue Tracking
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/778Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4271?

How severe is CVE-2013-4271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4271?

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