How severe is CVE-2013-0164?

CVE-2013-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-0164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0164?

CVE-2013-0164 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0164?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0164 published?

CVE-2013-0164 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0164

CVE-2013-0164 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Openshift
Published: 2013-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The lockwrap function in port-proxy/bin/openshift-port-proxy-cfg in Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0164?: The lockwrap function in port-proxy/bin/openshift-port-proxy-cfg in Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2013-0164?: CVE-2013-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-0164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0164?: CVE-2013-0164 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0164 published?: CVE-2013-0164 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:*:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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