CVE-2013-2641
MediumPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in patience.cgi in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the id parameter.
Published Mar 18, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2641 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Web Appliance (Sophos), Web Appliance Firmware (Sophos).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Web Appliance Firmware 3.7.8.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in patience.cgi in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the id parameter.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Web ApplianceSophos | See advisory | n/a |
| Web Appliance FirmwareSophos | See advisory | 3.7.8.1 |
Patched Releases
Web Appliance Firmware
3.7.8.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 18, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in patience.cgi in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the id parameter.
Affected: Web Appliance (Sophos); Web Appliance Firmware (Sophos). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Web Appliance Firmware 3.7.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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