Is CVE-2013-4165 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-4165 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-4165 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-4165 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4165?

CVE-2013-4165 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-4165

CWE-200Published: August 2, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The HTTPAuthorized function in bitcoinrpc.cpp in bitcoind 0.8.1 provides information about authentication failure upon detecting the first incorrect byte of a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine passwords via a timing side-channel attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-4165 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.