CVE-2013-2516

Public Exploit

Description

Vulnerability in FileUtils v0.7, Ruby Gem Fileutils <= v0.7 Command Injection vulnerability in user supplied url variable that is passed to the shell.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.38% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory rubygems.org Third-Party Advisory vapidlabs.com
Affected: Stefaan Colman FileUtils
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=36 third party advisory exploit
http://rubygems.org/gems/fileutils third party advisory product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2516?
CVE-2013-2516 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-2516?
To fix CVE-2013-2516, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-2516 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-2516 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-2516?
CVE-2013-2516 affects Stefaan Colman FileUtils.
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