How severe is CVE-2013-4898?

CVE-2013-4898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4898?

CVE-2013-4898 affects Webhive Timeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4898?

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

When was CVE-2013-4898 published?

CVE-2013-4898 was published on 2014-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4898

CVE-2013-4898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webhive Timeline with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webhive Timeline
Published: 2014-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for SocialEngine allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in public/temporary/timeline/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4898?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for SocialEngine allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in public/temporary/timeline/.
How severe is CVE-2013-4898?: CVE-2013-4898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4898?: CVE-2013-4898 affects Webhive Timeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4898 published?: CVE-2013-4898 was published on 2014-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webhive:timeline:4.2.5:p9:*:*:*:*:*:*