What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4457?

CVE-2013-4457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4457?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-4457. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Cocaine CVE-2013-4457

MEDIUM

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2013-11-02 secalert@redhat.com

Command Injection Cocaine

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 02, 2013 - 18:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Cocaine gem 0.4.0 through 0.5.2 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted has object, related to recursive variable interpolation.

AnalysisAI

The Cocaine gem 0.4.0 through 0.5.2 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted has object, related to recursive variable interpolation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This OS Command Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. The Cocaine gem 0.4.0 through 0.5.2 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted has object, related to recursive variable interpolation. Affected products include: Thoughtbot Cocaine. Version information: through 0.5.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.