CVE-2013-1853: Almanah Diary 0.9.0 and 0.10.0 does not encrypt the database when closed, which allows local users to obtain s

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-1853 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting almanah. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Almanah Diary 0.9.0 and 0.10.0 does not encrypt the database when closed, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the database.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-24 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

almanah project almanah DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.0 · 0.10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison almanah sudo apt install almanah=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold almanah

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

dnf --showduplicates list almanah sudo dnf downgrade almanah-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add almanah

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-2013-1853?

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

Is CVE-2013-1853 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1853 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-2013-1853 affect?

CVE-2013-1853 affects almanah. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Almanah Diary 0.9.0 and 0.10.0 does not encrypt the database when closed, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the database.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1853?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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