CVE-2021-3013

Description

ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current working directory via the -z/--search-zip or --pre flag.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.71% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md	third party advisory patch
https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/e48a17e1891e1ea9dd06ba0e48d5fb140ca7c0c4/CHANGELOG.md	third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3013?: CVE-2021-3013 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3013?: To fix CVE-2021-3013, 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-2021-3013 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-3013 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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