CVE-2013-2070
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when...
CVE-2013-2070 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.8) in F5 Nginx, published June 6, 2013. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 11.9%, the 96th percentile. Fixed in nginx 1.4.1-1.
- Severity
- 5.8 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 11.9%EPSS, 96th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.4.1-1nginx +5 more
Description
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
nginxDebian:12 | before 1.4.1-1 | 1.4.1-1 |
nginxDebian:13 | before 1.4.1-1 | 1.4.1-1 |
nginxDebian:14 | before 1.4.1-1 | 1.4.1-1 |
nginxDebian:7 | before 1.2.1-2.2+wheezy1, plus listed versions 1.2.1-2.2 | 1.2.1-2.2+wheezy1 |
nginxMageia:3 | before 1.2.9-1.1.mga3 | 1.2.9-1.1.mga3 |
nginxopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 1.11.4-2.5 | 1.11.4-2.5 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
CVE-2013-2070- CVSS 2.0
- 5.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
CVE-2013-2070- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2013-2050No score
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
EUVD-2013-2050- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wwq6-8qmj-449jNo score
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when...
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
GHSA-wwq6-8qmj-449j- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
CVE-2013-2070- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2013-2070No score
http/modules/ngx_http_proxy_module.c in nginx 1.1.4 through 1.2.8 and 1.3.0 through 1.4.0, when proxy_pass is used with untrusted HTTP servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain sensitive information from worker process memory via a crafted proxy response, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-2028.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2070- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2013-0160No score
Updated nginx package fixes security vulnerability
A security problem related to CVE-2013-2028 was identified, affecting some previous nginx versions if proxy_pass to untrusted upstream HTTP servers is used. The problem may lead to a denial of service or a disclosure of a worker process memory on a specially crafted response from an upstream proxied server (CVE-2013-2070).
- Record
MGASA-2013-0160- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10044-1No score
nginx-1.11.4-2.5 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the nginx-1.11.4-2.5 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10044-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2721
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/13/3
mailman.nginx.org/pipermail/nginx-announce/2013/000114.html
secunia.com/advisories/55181
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=962525
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105950.html
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securityfocus.com/bid/59824
nginx.org/download/patch.2013.proxy.txt
seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/291
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-04.xml
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84172
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2070
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wwq6-8qmj-449j
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2070
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0160.html
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4315