PatchTheCVECVE-2013-4407: HTTP::Body::Multipart in the HTTP-Body module for Perl (1.07 through 1.22, before 1.23) uses the part of the u
CVE-2013-4407 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting http-body. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HTTP::Body::Multipart in the HTTP-Body module for Perl (1.07 through 1.22, before 1.23) uses the part of the uploaded file's name after the first "." character as the suffix of a temporary file, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct attacks by leveraging subsequent behavior that may assume the suffix is well-formed.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.9% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2013-11-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2013-4407?
http-body: upgrade to newer than 1.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-4407 being exploited?
CVE-2013-4407 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-2013-4407 affect?
CVE-2013-4407 affects http-body. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). HTTP::Body::Multipart in the HTTP-Body module for Perl (1.07 through 1.22, before 1.23) uses the part of the uploaded file's name after the first "." character as the suffix of a temporary file, which makes it easier for remote attackers to
How urgent is CVE-2013-4407?
Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.