How severe is CVE-2013-2024?

CVE-2013-2024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2024?

CVE-2013-2024 primarily affects Call-cc Chicken. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2024?

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-2013-2024 published?

CVE-2013-2024 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2024

CVE-2013-2024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Call-cc Chicken with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Call-cc Chicken
Published: 2019-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OS command injection vulnerability in the "qs" procedure from the "utils" module in Chicken before 4.9.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2024?: OS command injection vulnerability in the "qs" procedure from the "utils" module in Chicken before 4.9.0.
How severe is CVE-2013-2024?: CVE-2013-2024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2024?: CVE-2013-2024 primarily affects Call-cc Chicken. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2024?: 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-2013-2024 published?: CVE-2013-2024 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:call-cc:chicken:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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