CVE-2013-1362

CVE-2013-1362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Remote Plug In Executor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in nrpc.c in Nagios Remote Plug-In Executor (NRPE) before 2.14 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via "$()" shell metacharacters, which are processed by bash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1362?
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in nrpc.c in Nagios Remote Plug-In Executor (NRPE) before 2.14 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via "$()" shell metacharacters, which are processed by bash.
How severe is CVE-2013-1362?
CVE-2013-1362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1362 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1362?
CVE-2013-1362 primarily affects Nagios Remote Plug In Executor. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1362?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1362 published?
CVE-2013-1362 was published on 2013-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

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