CVE-2013-2060

Name: CVE-2013-2060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T16:15:11.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2060 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The download_from_url function in OpenShift Origin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL of a request to download a cart.. EPSS estimates a 5.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The download_from_url function in OpenShift Origin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL of a request to download a cart.

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

5.54%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift	1.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2060?

The download_from_url function in OpenShift Origin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL of a request to download a cart.

How severe is CVE-2013-2060?

CVE-2013-2060 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2060?

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-2013-2060?

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Source: NVD / NIST