CVE-2013-0347: The Gentoo init script for webfs uses world-readable permissions for /var/log/webfsd.log, which allows local u

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HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2013-0347 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting webfs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gentoo init script for webfs uses world-readable permissions for /var/log/webfsd.log, which allows local users to have unspecified impact by reading the file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-11-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: webfs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-16 11:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webfs webfs 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 webfs || rpm -q webfs || webfs --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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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-2013-0347?

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

Is CVE-2013-0347 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0347 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-2013-0347 affect?

CVE-2013-0347 affects webfs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Gentoo init script for webfs uses world-readable permissions for /var/log/webfsd.log, which allows local users to have unspecified impact by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-0347?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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