CVE-2013-4872: Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proxima

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4872?

glass: upgrade to newer than xe5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4872 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4872 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-4872 affect?

CVE-2013-4872 affects glass. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proximate attackers to modify the configuration or redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a crafted symbol, as demonstrated by selecti

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4872?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9UPGRADE

CVE-2013-4872 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting glass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proximate attackers to modify the configuration or redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a crafted symbol, as demonstrated by selecting a Wi-Fi access point in order to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2013-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-07-18 16:51 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google glass UPGRADE

Affected: <= xe5

Fixed in: newer than xe5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4872?

glass: upgrade to newer than xe5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4872 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4872 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-2013-4872 affect?

CVE-2013-4872 affects glass. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proximate attackers to modify the configuration or redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a crafted symbol, as demonstrated by selecti

How urgent is CVE-2013-4872?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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