CVE-2013-7135: The Proc::Daemon module 0.14 for Perl uses world-writable permissions for a file that stores a process ID, whi

Routine

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2013-7135 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting proc\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Proc::Daemon module 0.14 for Perl uses world-writable permissions for a file that stores a process ID, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by modifying this file.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: detlef pilzecker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-28 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

detlef pilzecker proc\ MITIGATE

Affected: \ adaemon-run_perl

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2013-7135?

proc\: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7135 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7135 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-2013-7135 affect?

CVE-2013-7135 affects proc\. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Proc::Daemon module 0.14 for Perl uses world-writable permissions for a file that stores a process ID, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by modifying this file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7135?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Perl vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2011-4363 LOW 2.6 MITIGATE ProcessTable.pm in the Proc::ProcessTable module 0.45 for Perl, when TTY information caching is enabled, allow

References

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