CVE-2013-2217: cache.py in Suds 0.4, when tempdir is set to None, allows local users to redirect SOAP queries and possibly ha

Routine

LOW 1.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-2217 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting suds, opensuse, enterprise linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cache.py in Suds 0.4, when tempdir is set to None, allows local users to redirect SOAP queries and possibly have other unspecified impact via a symlink attack on a cache file with a predictable name in /tmp/suds/.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2013-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: jeff ortel · opensuse · redhat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-09-23 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jeff ortel suds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suds sudo apt install suds=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo apt-mark hold suds

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

dnf --showduplicates list suds sudo dnf downgrade suds-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add suds

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.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 12.2 · 12.3

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.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 5 · 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5

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.

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-2013-2217?

suds: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2217 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2217 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-2013-2217 affect?

CVE-2013-2217 affects suds, opensuse, enterprise linux. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). cache.py in Suds 0.4, when tempdir is set to None, allows local users to redirect SOAP queries and possibly have other unspecified impact via a symlink attack on a cache file with a predictable name in /tmp/suds/.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2217?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

References

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