How severe is CVE-2013-4419?

CVE-2013-4419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4419 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4419?

CVE-2013-4419 primarily affects Libguestfs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4419?

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

When was CVE-2013-4419 published?

CVE-2013-4419 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4419

CVE-2013-4419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libguestfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Libguestfs
Published: 2013-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The guestfish command in libguestfs 1.20.12, 1.22.7, and earlier, when using the --remote or --listen option, does not properly check the ownership of /tmp/.guestfish-$UID/ when creating a temporary socket file in this directory, which allows local users to write to the socket and execute arbitrary commands by creating /tmp/.guestfish-$UID/ in advance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4419?: The guestfish command in libguestfs 1.20.12, 1.22.7, and earlier, when using the --remote or --listen option, does not properly check the ownership of /tmp/.guestfish-$UID/ when creating a temporary socket file in this directory, which allows local users to write to the socket and execute arbitrary commands by creating /tmp/.guestfish-$UID/ in advance.
How severe is CVE-2013-4419?: CVE-2013-4419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4419 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4419?: CVE-2013-4419 primarily affects Libguestfs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4419 published?: CVE-2013-4419 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:libguestfs:libguestfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:11.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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