CVE-2013-2029

CVE-2013-2029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Description

nagios.upgrade_to_v3.sh, as distributed by Red Hat and possibly others for Nagios Core 3.4.4, 3.5.1, and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary nagioscfg file with a predictable name in /tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2029?
nagios.upgrade_to_v3.sh, as distributed by Red Hat and possibly others for Nagios Core 3.4.4, 3.5.1, and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary nagioscfg file with a predictable name in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2013-2029?
CVE-2013-2029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2029 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-2013-2029?
CVE-2013-2029 affects Redhat Openstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2029?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2029 published?
CVE-2013-2029 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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