CVE-2013-4663
CVE-2013-4663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redmine Redmine Git Hosting Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Redmine Redmine Git Hosting Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
git_http_controller.rb in the redmine_git_hosting plugin for Redmine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the service parameter to info/refs, related to the get_info_refs function or (2) the reqfile argument to the file_exists function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4663?
- git_http_controller.rb in the redmine_git_hosting plugin for Redmine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the service parameter to info/refs, related to the get_info_refs function or (2) the reqfile argument to the file_exists function.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4663?
- CVE-2013-4663 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4663 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-2013-4663?
- CVE-2013-4663 affects Redmine Redmine Git Hosting Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4663?
- 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-2013-4663 published?
- CVE-2013-4663 was published on 2014-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redmine:redmine_git_hosting_plugin:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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