CVE-2013-6396

N/A Unknown
Published: February 18, 2014 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The OpenStack Python client library for Swift (python-swiftclient) 1.0 through 1.9.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/python-swiftclient/+bug/1199783
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/17/7
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://bugs.launchpad.net/python-swiftclient/+bug/1199783
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
33th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

openstack