What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6421?

CVE-2013-6421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-6421?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-6421. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Sprout CVE-2013-6421

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2013-12-12 secalert@redhat.com

Code Injection RCE Sprout

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 12, 2013 - 18:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The unpack_zip function in archive_unpacker.rb in the sprout gem 0.7.246 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) filename or (2). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The unpack_zip function in archive_unpacker.rb in the sprout gem 0.7.246 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) filename or (2) path. Affected products include: Projectsprouts Sprout.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.