CVE-2013-4508

Name: CVE-2013-4508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-08T04:47:22.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4508 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. lighttpd before 1.4.34, when SNI is enabled, configures weak SSL ciphers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by inserting packets into the client-server data stream or obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 2.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lighttpd before 1.4.34, when SNI is enabled, configures weak SSL ciphers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by inserting packets into the client-server data stream or obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.63%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lighttpd	Lighttpd	>= 1.4.24, <= 1.4.33
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1

References

http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2013_01.txtExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/04/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/2525Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://redmine.lighttpd.net/projects/lighttpd/repository/revisions/2913/diff/Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2795Third Party Advisory
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2013_01.txtExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/04/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/2525Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://redmine.lighttpd.net/projects/lighttpd/repository/revisions/2913/diff/Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2795Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4508?

How severe is CVE-2013-4508?

CVE-2013-4508 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4508?

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-2013-4508?

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Source: NVD / NIST