CVE-2013-1607

Name: CVE-2013-1607
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T18:15:15.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1607 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ruby PDFKit gem prior to 0.5.3 has a Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ruby PDFKit gem prior to 0.5.3 has a Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdfkit Project	Pdfkit	< 0.5.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58303/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58303/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1607?

Ruby PDFKit gem prior to 0.5.3 has a Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2013-1607?

CVE-2013-1607 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1607?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-1607?

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Source: NVD / NIST