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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Redhat Openstack
- Published:
- Last modified:
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)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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