CVE-2013-6412: The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permi

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-6412 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting augeas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be used for new files and allows local users to modify the files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: augeas

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-23 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

augeas augeas DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0 · 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison augeas sudo apt install augeas=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold augeas

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

dnf --showduplicates list augeas sudo dnf downgrade augeas-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add augeas

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-2013-6412?

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

Is CVE-2013-6412 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6412 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-2013-6412 affect?

CVE-2013-6412 affects augeas. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be used for new files and allows local user

How urgent is CVE-2013-6412?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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