CVE-2013-1947

CVE-2013-1947 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kelly D. Redding Kelredd-pruview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

kelredd-pruview gem 0.3.8 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument to (1) document.rb, (2) video.rb, or (3) video_image.rb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1947?
kelredd-pruview gem 0.3.8 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument to (1) document.rb, (2) video.rb, or (3) video_image.rb.
How severe is CVE-2013-1947?
CVE-2013-1947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1947?
CVE-2013-1947 affects Kelly D. Redding Kelredd-pruview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1947?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1947 published?
CVE-2013-1947 was published on 2013-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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