Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataThe default configuration of nginx, possibly in version 1.3.13 and earlier, sets world-readable permissions on its access.log and error.log files. Any local user can therefore read these logs and obtain sensitive information they should not have access to. The flaw is classified under CWE-264 (permissions, privileges and access controls) and carries a CVSS v2.0 score of 7.5 (HIGH).
NVD description
The default configuration of nginx, possibly 1.3.13 and earlier, uses world-readable permissions for the (1) access.log and (2) error.log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files.
EPSS · FIRST.org
2.2%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 82% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-11-02, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 27 oct. 2013
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (10)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55181Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55181Vendor Advisory
Similar CVEs
Other vulnerabilities of type CWE-264
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