CVE-2013-1751
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.87%
Last modified
CVE-2013-1751 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TWiki before 5.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands by sending a crafted '%MAKETEXT{}%' parameter value containing Perl backtick characters.. EPSS estimates a 4.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TWiki before 5.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands by sending a crafted '%MAKETEXT{}%' parameter value containing Perl backtick characters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Twiki | Twiki | < 5.1.4 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028149Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1751Third Party Advisory
- https://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2013-1751Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028149Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1751Third Party Advisory
- https://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2013-1751Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-1751?
TWiki before 5.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands by sending a crafted '%MAKETEXT{}%' parameter value containing Perl backtick characters.
How severe is CVE-2013-1751?
CVE-2013-1751 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1751?
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.
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