How severe is CVE-2013-4262?

CVE-2013-4262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4262?

CVE-2013-4262 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4262?

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

When was CVE-2013-4262 published?

CVE-2013-4262 was published on 2014-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4262

CVE-2013-4262 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Subversion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Apache Subversion
Published: 2014-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

svnwcsub.py in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.3, when using the --pidfile option and running in foreground mode, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT due to different affected versions (ADT3). The irkerbridge.py issue is covered by CVE-2013-7393.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4262?: svnwcsub.py in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.3, when using the --pidfile option and running in foreground mode, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT due to different affected versions (ADT3). The irkerbridge.py issue is covered by CVE-2013-7393.
How severe is CVE-2013-4262?: CVE-2013-4262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4262?: CVE-2013-4262 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4262 published?: CVE-2013-4262 was published on 2014-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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