CVE-2013-7069

Name: CVE-2013-7069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-14T17:21:47.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.00
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.02
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.04
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.05_01
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.06
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.08
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.10
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.11
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.11_01
Beyondgrep	Ack	2.11_02

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7069?

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

How severe is CVE-2013-7069?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7069?

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-2013-7069?

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Source: NVD / NIST