CVE-2013-0248
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2013-0248 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2013-03-15 20:55:10 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-07 19:17:08 UTC |
| Description | The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 6.8 MEDIUM from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
EPSS: 0.006800000 probability, percentile 0.508620000 (date 2026-10-07)
Problem Types: CWE-264 | CWE-59 | n/a | CWE-59 CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 6.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 6.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L |
| 2.0 | [email protected] | Primary | 3.3 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
HighAvailability
LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
CVSS v2.0 Breakdown
Access Vector
LocalAccess Complexity
MediumAuthentication
NoneConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
PartialAvailability
PartialAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.0 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.1 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.1.1 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.2 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.2.1 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.2.2 | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Commons FileUpload CVE-2013-0248 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securityfocus.com | |
| Apache Commons FileUpload: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202107-39) — Gentoo security | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | security.gentoo.org | |
| NEOHAPSIS - Peace of Mind Through Integrity and Insight | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | archives.neohapsis.com | |
| www.osvdb.org/90906 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.osvdb.org | |
| Oracle Critical Patch Update - October 2017 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.oracle.com | |
| '[security bulletin] HPSBMU03409 rev.1 - HP Matrix Operating Environment, Multiple Vulnerabilities' - MARC | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | marc.info | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Legacy QID Mappings
- 710049 Gentoo Linux Apache Commons FileUpload Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202107-39)