PatchTheCVECVE-2013-2073: Transifex command-line client before 0.9 does not validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle
CVE-2013-2073 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting transifex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Transifex command-line client before 0.9 does not validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a Transifex server via an arbitrary certificate.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2014-05-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-2073?
transifex: upgrade to newer than 0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-2073 being exploited?
CVE-2013-2073 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2013-2073 affect?
CVE-2013-2073 affects transifex. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Transifex command-line client before 0.9 does not validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a Transifex server via an arbitrary certificate.
How urgent is CVE-2013-2073?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2013-7110 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Transifex command-line client before 0.10 does not validate X.509 certificates for data transfer connections,