CVE-2013-6771

Name: CVE-2013-6771
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-07T11:13:34.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6771 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the collect script in Splunk before 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter. EPSS estimates a 4.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the collect script in Splunk before 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2013-7394 is for the issue in the "runshellscript echo.sh" script.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.80%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	<= 5.0.4
Splunk	Splunk	5.0
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.1
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.2
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.3

References

http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAH76Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-052/
http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAH76Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-052/

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6771?

How severe is CVE-2013-6771?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6771 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6771?

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