CVE-2013-4898: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for Soc

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-4898 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting timeline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for SocialEngine allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in public/temporary/timeline/.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webhive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-29 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webhive timeline DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.5 p9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison timeline sudo apt install timeline=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold timeline

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

dnf --showduplicates list timeline sudo dnf downgrade timeline-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add timeline

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SocialEngine Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 - Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2013-4898?

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

Is CVE-2013-4898 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4898 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-2013-4898 affect?

CVE-2013-4898 affects timeline. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for SocialEngine allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then acces

How urgent is CVE-2013-4898?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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