How severe is CVE-2013-2160?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2013-2160 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2013-2160?

CVE-2013-2160 affects the following packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs (Maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs (Maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2160?

Update org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs to 2.5.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-2160 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2013-2160 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2013-2160 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

Is CVE-2013-2160 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2013-2160, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2013-2160?

CVE-2013-2160 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 32.3%, placing it in the 98th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2160?

CVE-2013-2160 is classified as CWE-399 (CWE-399). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2013-2160 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2013-2160 was published on May 13, 2022 and was last updated on December 5, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2013-2160 — cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs

CVE-2013-2160 is a CWE-399 vulnerability in org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Missing XML Validation in Apache CXF

Published

May 13, 2022

Updated

Dec 5, 2024

Affected

3 pkgs

Patched

3 / 3

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 31, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

32.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs98th percentile — riskier than 98% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

3 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs☕org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs☕org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The streaming XML parser in Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted XML with a large number of (1) elements, (2) attributes, (3) nested constructs, and possibly other vectors.

Affected Packages

3 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs`	≥ 2.5.0&&< 2.5.10	2.5.10`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs:2.5.10`
☕Maven	`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs`	≥ 2.6.0&&< 2.6.7	2.6.7`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs:2.6.7`
☕Maven	`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs`	≥ 2.7.0&&< 2.7.4	2.7.4`org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs:2.7.4`

Affected Products

1 product · 21 configurations

Application

cxfapache

21 versions

2.5.02.5.12.5.22.5.32.5.42.5.52.5.62.5.72.5.82.5.92.6.02.6.1

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-26710dosmultiple✓ Verified

Apache CXF < 2.5.10/2.6.7/2.7.4 - Denial of Service

by SEC Consult · Jul 9, 2013

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs to 2.5.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-2160 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatModerate

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Fuse ESB Enterprise 7.1.0	see advisory	RHSA-2013:1028
Red Hat JBoss Fuse 6.0	see advisory	RHSA-2013:1185
Red Hat JBoss Portal Platform 6.1	`cxf`	RHSA-2013:1437

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