CVE-2013-0348: thttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.26.4-r2 and thttpd 2.25b use world-readable permissions for /var/log/thttpd.log,

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CVE-2013-0348 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting sthttpd, fedora, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

thttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.26.4-r2 and thttpd 2.25b use world-readable permissions for /var/log/thttpd.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2013-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: acme · fedoraproject · gentoo · open source development team · opensuse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-13 18:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

open source development team sthttpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.26.4 · 2.26 · 2.26.1 · 2.26.2 · 2.26.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.26.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sthttpd || rpm -q sthttpd || sthttpd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.26.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sthttpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sthttpd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 17 · 18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

gentoo linux MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 12.2 · 12.3 · 13.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

acme thttpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.25 b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.25

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thttpd || rpm -q thttpd || thttpd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thttpd sudo apt install thttpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.25> sudo apt-mark hold thttpd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list thttpd sudo dnf downgrade thttpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.25> sudo dnf versionlock add thttpd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2013-0348?

sthttpd: upgrade to newer than 2.26.4; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0348 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0348 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-2013-0348 affect?

CVE-2013-0348 affects sthttpd, fedora, linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). thttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.26.4-r2 and thttpd 2.25b use world-readable permissions for /var/log/thttpd.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-0348?

Priority 23/100. On your watchlist

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