CVE-2013-4482: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4482: Untrusted search path vulnerability in python-paste-script (aka paster) in Luci 0.26.0, when started using...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in python-paste-script (aka paster) in Luci 0.26.0, when started using the initscript, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .egg-info file in the (1) current working directory or (2) its parent directories.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Luci 0.26.0 when started through its initscript. A local user could influence where python-paste-script looks for metadata and potentially gain higher privileges. It is not remotely exploitable from the source description, but it matters on shared or multi-user systems. Exposure appears limited to systems running Luci 0.26.0 with python-paste-script/paster started using the initscript, especially where local users can write to relevant directories. Treat as targeted remediation for legacy or shared Linux environments, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if affected hosts allow local users or untrusted write access. Mitigation focus: Review RHSA-2013:1603 for vendor-supported updates or guidance.; Apply relevant vendor package updates where available.; Avoid starting affected Luci services from writable or untrusted directories..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 23, 2013, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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