CVE-2013-5648

CVE-2013-5648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Id-software 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc 3.6.0.0, as used in ID-software before 3.7.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a filename beginning with / (slash) or \ (backslash) in a DDOC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5648?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc 3.6.0.0, as used in ID-software before 3.7.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a filename beginning with / (slash) or \ (backslash) in a DDOC file.
How severe is CVE-2013-5648?
CVE-2013-5648 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5648 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5648?
CVE-2013-5648 primarily affects Id Id-software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5648?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5648 published?
CVE-2013-5648 was published on 2013-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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