CVE-2013-5036
CVE-2013-5036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squash Square Squash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Squash Square Squash
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Square Squash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a YAML document in the (1) namespace parameter to the deobfuscation function or (2) sourcemap parameter to the sourcemap function in app/controllers/api/v1_controller.rb.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5036?
- The Square Squash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a YAML document in the (1) namespace parameter to the deobfuscation function or (2) sourcemap parameter to the sourcemap function in app/controllers/api/v1_controller.rb.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5036?
- CVE-2013-5036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5036 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5036?
- CVE-2013-5036 affects Squash Square Squash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5036?
- 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-2013-5036 published?
- CVE-2013-5036 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ceriksen.com/2013/08/06/squash-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-advisory/
- http://osvdb.org/95992
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27530
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86335
- https://github.com/SquareSquash/web/commit/6d667c19e96e4f23dccbfbe24afeebd18e98e1c5
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:squash:square_squash:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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