How severe is CVE-2013-1057?

CVE-2013-1057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1057?

CVE-2013-1057 primarily affects Canonical Maas. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1057?

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

When was CVE-2013-1057 published?

CVE-2013-1057 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1057

CVE-2013-1057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Maas with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Canonical Maas
Published: 2013-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in maas-import-pxe-files in MAAS before 13.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse import_pxe_files configuration file in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1057?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in maas-import-pxe-files in MAAS before 13.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse import_pxe_files configuration file in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-1057?: CVE-2013-1057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1057?: CVE-2013-1057 primarily affects Canonical Maas. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1057 published?: CVE-2013-1057 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:12.04.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:12.04.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:12.04.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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