How severe is CVE-2013-1911?

CVE-2013-1911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1911?

CVE-2013-1911 affects Mark Burns Ldoce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1911?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1911 published?

CVE-2013-1911 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1911

CVE-2013-1911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mark Burns Ldoce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mark Burns Ldoce
Published: 2013-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lib/ldoce/word.rb in the ldoce 0.0.2 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) an mp3 URL or (2) file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1911?: lib/ldoce/word.rb in the ldoce 0.0.2 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) an mp3 URL or (2) file name.
How severe is CVE-2013-1911?: CVE-2013-1911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1911?: CVE-2013-1911 affects Mark Burns Ldoce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1911 published?: CVE-2013-1911 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mark_burns:ldoce:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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