How severe is CVE-2013-6412?

CVE-2013-6412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6412?

CVE-2013-6412 primarily affects Augeas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6412?

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

When was CVE-2013-6412 published?

CVE-2013-6412 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6412

CVE-2013-6412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Augeas with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Augeas
Published: 2014-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be used for new files and allows local users to modify the files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6412?: The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be used for new files and allows local users to modify the files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-6412?: CVE-2013-6412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6412?: CVE-2013-6412 primarily affects Augeas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6412 published?: CVE-2013-6412 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:augeas:augeas:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:augeas:augeas:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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