How severe is CVE-2013-2027?

CVE-2013-2027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2027?

CVE-2013-2027 primarily affects Jython Project Jython. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2027?

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

When was CVE-2013-2027 published?

CVE-2013-2027 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2027

CVE-2013-2027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jython Project Jython with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Jython Project Jython
Published: 2015-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Jython 2.2.1 uses the current umask to set the privileges of the class cache files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2027?: Jython 2.2.1 uses the current umask to set the privileges of the class cache files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2027?: CVE-2013-2027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2027?: CVE-2013-2027 primarily affects Jython Project Jython. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2027?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2027 published?: CVE-2013-2027 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jython_project:jython:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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