CVE-2013-4184: Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4184?

\: upgrade to 1.224; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4184 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4184 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-4184 affect?

CVE-2013-4184 affects \, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4184?

Priority 35/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-4184 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting \, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2019-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: data\ · debian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

data\ \ UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.224

Fixed in: 1.224

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.224 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

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.

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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-2013-4184?

\: upgrade to 1.224; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4184 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4184 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-2013-4184 affect?

CVE-2013-4184 affects \, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks

How urgent is CVE-2013-4184?

Priority 35/100. On your watchlist

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Debian vulnerabilities · Perl vulnerabilities

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