How severe is CVE-2013-0248?

CVE-2013-0248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-0248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0248?

CVE-2013-0248 primarily affects Apache Commons Fileupload. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0248?

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

When was CVE-2013-0248 published?

CVE-2013-0248 was published on 2013-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0248

CVE-2013-0248 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Commons Fileupload with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apache Commons Fileupload
Published: 2013-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0248?: The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-0248?: CVE-2013-0248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-0248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0248?: CVE-2013-0248 primarily affects Apache Commons Fileupload. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0248 published?: CVE-2013-0248 was published on 2013-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_fileupload:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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