How severe is CVE-2013-1889?

CVE-2013-1889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-1889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1889?

CVE-2013-1889 affects Mod Ruid2 Project Mod Ruid2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1889?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1889 published?

CVE-2013-1889 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1889

CVE-2013-1889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mod Ruid2 Project Mod Ruid2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mod Ruid2 Project Mod Ruid2
Published: 2019-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mod_ruid2 before 0.9.8 improperly handles file descriptors which allows remote attackers to bypass security using a CGI script to break out of the chroot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1889?: mod_ruid2 before 0.9.8 improperly handles file descriptors which allows remote attackers to bypass security using a CGI script to break out of the chroot.
How severe is CVE-2013-1889?: CVE-2013-1889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-1889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1889?: CVE-2013-1889 affects Mod Ruid2 Project Mod Ruid2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1889 published?: CVE-2013-1889 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mod_ruid2_project:mod_ruid2:*:*:*:*:*:apache:*:*

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