CVE-2013-5648: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5648 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting id-software, libdigidoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc 3.6.0.0, as used in ID-software before 3.7.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a filename beginning with / (slash) or \ (backslash) in a DDOC file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2013-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: id

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-29 12:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

id id-software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7 · 3.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison id-software sudo apt install id-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7> sudo apt-mark hold id-software

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

dnf --showduplicates list id-software sudo dnf downgrade id-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add id-software

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.

id libdigidoc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libdigidoc sudo apt install libdigidoc=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold libdigidoc

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

dnf --showduplicates list libdigidoc sudo dnf downgrade libdigidoc-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libdigidoc

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.

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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-2013-5648?

id-software: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; libdigidoc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-5648 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5648 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-2013-5648 affect?

CVE-2013-5648 affects id-software, libdigidoc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc 3.6.0.0, as used in ID-software before 3.7.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a filena

How urgent is CVE-2013-5648?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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