CVE-2013-5724

CVE-2013-5724 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Phpbb3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Description

Phpbb3 before 3.0.11-4 for Debian GNU/Linux uses world-writable permissions for cache files, which allows local users to modify the file contents via standard filesystem write operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5724?
Phpbb3 before 3.0.11-4 for Debian GNU/Linux uses world-writable permissions for cache files, which allows local users to modify the file contents via standard filesystem write operations.
How severe is CVE-2013-5724?
CVE-2013-5724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5724 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5724?
CVE-2013-5724 primarily affects Debian Phpbb3. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5724?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5724 published?
CVE-2013-5724 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

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