How severe is CVE-2013-3709?

CVE-2013-3709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3709?

CVE-2013-3709 primarily affects Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3709?

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-2013-3709 published?

CVE-2013-3709 was published on 2013-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3709

CVE-2013-3709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server
Published: 2013-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebYaST 1.3 uses weak permissions for config/initializers/secret_token.rb, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the Rails secret token from this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3709?: WebYaST 1.3 uses weak permissions for config/initializers/secret_token.rb, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the Rails secret token from this file.
How severe is CVE-2013-3709?: CVE-2013-3709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3709?: CVE-2013-3709 primarily affects Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3709?: 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-2013-3709 published?: CVE-2013-3709 was published on 2013-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_lifecycle_management_server:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:studio_onsite:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:webyast:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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