How severe is CVE-2013-1427?

CVE-2013-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-1427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1427?

CVE-2013-1427 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1427?

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

When was CVE-2013-1427 published?

CVE-2013-1427 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1427

CVE-2013-1427 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lighttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Lighttpd
Published: 2013-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The configuration file for the FastCGI PHP support for lighttpd before 1.4.28 on Debian GNU/Linux creates a socket file with a predictable name in /tmp, which allows local users to hijack the PHP control socket and perform unauthorized actions such as forcing the use of a different version of PHP via a symlink attack or a race condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1427?: The configuration file for the FastCGI PHP support for lighttpd before 1.4.28 on Debian GNU/Linux creates a socket file with a predictable name in /tmp, which allows local users to hijack the PHP control socket and perform unauthorized actions such as forcing the use of a different version of PHP via a symlink attack or a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2013-1427?: CVE-2013-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-1427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1427?: CVE-2013-1427 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1427 published?: CVE-2013-1427 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:1.4.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

121.186.151.123 (ipv4-addr)
220.80.66.168 (ipv4-addr)