How severe is CVE-2013-4502?

CVE-2013-4502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4502?

CVE-2013-4502 primarily affects Nathan Haug Filefield Sources. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4502?

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

When was CVE-2013-4502 published?

CVE-2013-4502 was published on 2014-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4502

CVE-2013-4502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nathan Haug Filefield Sources with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Nathan Haug Filefield Sources
Published: 2014-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FileField Sources module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.9 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.9 for Drupal does not properly check file permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by attaching a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4502?: The FileField Sources module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.9 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.9 for Drupal does not properly check file permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by attaching a file.
How severe is CVE-2013-4502?: CVE-2013-4502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4502?: CVE-2013-4502 primarily affects Nathan Haug Filefield Sources. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4502 published?: CVE-2013-4502 was published on 2014-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.2:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:7.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_haug:filefield_sources:6.x-1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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