CVE-2013-7050

Name: CVE-2013-7050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-13T18:07:54.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7050 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devscripts Devel Team	Devscripts	<= 2.13.7
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

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7050?

How severe is CVE-2013-7050?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7050 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7050?

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Source: NVD / NIST