How severe is CVE-2013-2012?

CVE-2013-2012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2012?

CVE-2013-2012 primarily affects Autojump Project Autojump. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2012?

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-2013-2012 published?

CVE-2013-2012 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2012

CVE-2013-2012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autojump Project Autojump with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Autojump Project Autojump
Published: 2019-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

autojump before 21.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse custom_install directory in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2012?: autojump before 21.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse custom_install directory in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-2012?: CVE-2013-2012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2012?: CVE-2013-2012 primarily affects Autojump Project Autojump. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2012?: 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-2013-2012 published?: CVE-2013-2012 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:autojump_project:autojump:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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