CVE-2013-4203

Public Exploit

Description

The self.run_gpg function in lib/rgpg/gpg_helper.rb in the rgpg gem before 0.2.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.42% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/03/2 mailing list
https://github.com/rcook/rgpg/commit/b819b13d198495f3ecd2762a0dbe27bb6fae3505 patch exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4203?
CVE-2013-4203 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4203?
To fix CVE-2013-4203, 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-2013-4203 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-4203 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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