CVE-2013-4295: The gadget renderer in Apache Shindig 2.5.0 for PHP allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4295 is an information disclosure flaw in the Apache Shindig 2.5.0 PHP gadget renderer. A remote attacker could use crafted XML with an external entity reference to make the service expose sensitive information. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, a fixed version, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Apache Shindig 2.5.0 for PHP with the gadget renderer reachable by untrusted users or network paths. The CVE record’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm through asset inventory rather than relying on scanner naming alone. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize confirmation where old collaboration, portal, or gadget-rendering services remain externally reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory Apache Shindig 2.5.0 for PHP deployments and exposed gadget renderer endpoints.; Review Apache Shindig security guidance for vendor-confirmed fixes or configuration changes.; Restrict untrusted network access to the gadget renderer while remediation is assessed..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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