How serious is CVE-2013-6662?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2013-6662?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2013-6662 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-6662?

CVE-2013-6662 affects google chrome. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6662?

To remediate CVE-2013-6662, check for security patches from google. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2013-6662

Medium

|6.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially intercept and decrypt secure communications in Google Chrome by exploiting the way the browser caches TLS sessions before checking if the website's certificate is valid. For this to work, the attacker needs to be able to trick the browser into using a cached session, which could happen on compromised networks or through malicious websites.

Technical Description

Google Chrome caches TLS sessions before certificate validation occurs.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$931($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 3237 days

Quick Information

Published

Apr 13, 2017

almost 9 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 23, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

google

Product

chrome

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