CVE-2013-3368

CVE-2013-3368 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Rt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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

bin/rt in Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.x before 3.8.17 and 4.0.x before 4.0.13 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with predictable name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3368?
bin/rt in Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.x before 3.8.17 and 4.0.x before 4.0.13 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with predictable name.
How severe is CVE-2013-3368?
CVE-2013-3368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-3368 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-2013-3368?
CVE-2013-3368 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 77 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3368?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3368 published?
CVE-2013-3368 was published on 2013-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (77)

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