CVE-2013-0148: The Data Camouflage (aka FairCom Standard Encryption) algorithm in FairCom c-treeACE does not ensure that a de

Routine

HIGH 7.1MITIGATE

CVE-2013-0148 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting c-treeace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Data Camouflage (aka FairCom Standard Encryption) algorithm in FairCom c-treeACE does not ensure that a decryption key is needed for accessing database contents, which allows context-dependent attackers to read cleartext database records by copying a database to another system that has a certain default configuration.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2013-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: faircom

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-06-16 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

faircom c-treeace MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy c-treeace || rpm -q c-treeace || c-treeace --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-0148?

c-treeace: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0148 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0148 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-0148 affect?

CVE-2013-0148 affects c-treeace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Data Camouflage (aka FairCom Standard Encryption) algorithm in FairCom c-treeACE does not ensure that a decryption key is needed for accessing database contents, which allows context-dependent attackers to read cleartext database record

How urgent is CVE-2013-0148?

Priority 38/100. High severity

References

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