CVE-2013-6888

Name: CVE-2013-6888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-07T17:04:52.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.. EPSS estimates a 4.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.09%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	<= 2.13.8
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.0
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.1
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.2
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.3
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.4
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.5
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.6
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	2.13.7

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6888?

Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

How severe is CVE-2013-6888?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6888?

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-2013-6888?

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Source: NVD / NIST