CVE-2013-6493

CVE-2013-6493 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Icedtea-web 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The LiveConnect implementation in plugin/icedteanp/IcedTeaNPPlugin.cc in IcedTea-Web before 1.4.2 allows local users to read the messages between a Java applet and a web browser by pre-creating a temporary socket file with a predictable name in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6493?
The LiveConnect implementation in plugin/icedteanp/IcedTeaNPPlugin.cc in IcedTea-Web before 1.4.2 allows local users to read the messages between a Java applet and a web browser by pre-creating a temporary socket file with a predictable name in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2013-6493?
CVE-2013-6493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-6493 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6493?
CVE-2013-6493 primarily affects Redhat Icedtea-web. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6493?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6493 published?
CVE-2013-6493 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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