CVE-2013-4583

Name: CVE-2013-4583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T16:15:11.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4583 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The parse_cmd function in lib/gitlab_shell.rb in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.2, Community Edition before 6.2.4, and Enterprise Edition before 6.2.1 and gitlab-shell before 1.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges and clone arbitrary repositories.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The parse_cmd function in lib/gitlab_shell.rb in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.2, Community Edition before 6.2.4, and Enterprise Edition before 6.2.1 and gitlab-shell before 1.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges and clone arbitrary repositories.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 5.0.0, < 5.4.2
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 6.0.0, < 6.2.1
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 6.0.0, < 6.2.4
Gitlab	Gitlab-Shell	< 1.7.8

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/14/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-gitlab/Permissions Required
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/18/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/14/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-gitlab/Permissions Required
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/18/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4583?

How severe is CVE-2013-4583?

CVE-2013-4583 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4583?

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