CVE-2013-7050

Description

The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1040266 patch
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/486 mailing list
http://osvdb.org/100855 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64241 vdb entry
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/470 mailing list patch
http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=91f05b5
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89666 vdb entry
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731849

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7050?
CVE-2013-7050 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-7050?
To fix CVE-2013-7050, 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-2013-7050 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-7050 is being actively exploited. 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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