How severe is CVE-2013-5106?

CVE-2013-5106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-5106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5106?

CVE-2013-5106 affects Python-mode Project Python-mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5106?

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-2013-5106 published?

CVE-2013-5106 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5106

CVE-2013-5106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python-mode Project Python-mode 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Python-mode Project Python-mode
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A Code Execution vulnerability exists in select.py when using python-mode 2012-12-19.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5106?: A Code Execution vulnerability exists in select.py when using python-mode 2012-12-19.
How severe is CVE-2013-5106?: CVE-2013-5106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-5106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5106?: CVE-2013-5106 affects Python-mode Project Python-mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5106?: 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-2013-5106 published?: CVE-2013-5106 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://github.com/klen/python-mode/issues/162

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:python-mode_project:python-mode:2012-12-19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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