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CVE-2013-2255: HTTPSConnections in OpenStack Keystone 2013, OpenStack Compute 2013.1, and possibly other OpenStack compone...

HTTPSConnections in OpenStack Keystone 2013, OpenStack Compute 2013.1, and possibly other OpenStack components, fail to validate server-side SSL certificates.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Some 2013-era OpenStack components made HTTPS connections without verifying the server certificate. That weakens the trust normally provided by TLS and could expose cloud control-plane traffic if an attacker can intercept or redirect network communications.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy-cloud hygiene issue with potentially serious trust implications, not as an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if old OpenStack control-plane components remain in production or sensitive environments.

Technical view

CVE-2013-2255 describes missing server-side SSL certificate validation in HTTPSConnections used by OpenStack Keystone 2013, OpenStack Compute 2013.1, and possibly other OpenStack components. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, fixed versions, or confirmed exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy OpenStack deployments or appliances still using affected 2013 Keystone or Compute code. Modern supported OpenStack environments are not confirmed affected by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The risk depends on an attacker’s ability to intercept, redirect, or impersonate HTTPS endpoints used by affected OpenStack components.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and references. The affected scope includes named OpenStack components and says possibly others, but the bundle does not provide code paths, fixed versions, CVSS, CWE mapping, or exploit confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check OpenStack and distribution advisories for fixed packages or backports.
  • Replace unsupported 2013-era Keystone and Compute components where still deployed.
  • Verify HTTPS clients validate server certificates and trusted CA chains.
  • Limit management-plane traffic to trusted networks and protected paths.
  • Inventory dependent OpenStack components for similar HTTPSConnection behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Identify any Keystone 2013 or Compute 2013.1 deployments.
  • Review vendor package changelogs for CVE-2013-2255 fixes.
  • Confirm certificate validation is enabled for outbound HTTPS connections.
  • Check configuration for disabled SSL verification or insecure trust settings.
  • Review network paths carrying OpenStack management-plane traffic.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenStackKeystone2013Listed
OpenStackCompute2013.1Listed
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