CVE-2013-4490

Name: CVE-2013-4490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-13T15:55:03.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SSH key upload feature (lib/gitlab_keys.rb) in gitlab-shell before 1.7.3, as used in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the public key.. EPSS estimates a 42.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SSH key upload feature (lib/gitlab_keys.rb) in gitlab-shell before 1.7.3, as used in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the public key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.14%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.0.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.0.1
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.1.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.2.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.3.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	5.4.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	6.0.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	6.1.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	6.2.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	6.2.1
Gitlab	Gitlab	6.2.2
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	<= 1.7.2
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.0.4
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.1.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.2.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.3.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.4.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.5.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.6.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.7.0
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	1.7.1

References

https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/04/gitlab-ce-6-2-and-5-4-security-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/04/gitlab-ce-6-2-and-5-4-security-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4490?

How severe is CVE-2013-4490?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4490?

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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Source: NVD / NIST