CVE-2013-4262

Name: CVE-2013-4262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-28T19:55:03.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. svnwcsub.py in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.3, when using the --pidfile option and running in foreground mode, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT due to different affected versions (ADT3). EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

svnwcsub.py in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.3, when using the --pidfile option and running in foreground mode, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT due to different affected versions (ADT3). The irkerbridge.py issue is covered by CVE-2013-7393.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Subversion	1.8.0
Apache	Subversion	1.8.1
Apache	Subversion	1.8.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4262?

How severe is CVE-2013-4262?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4262?

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Source: NVD / NIST