CVE-2013-6768

CVE-2013-6768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Koushik Dutta Superuser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.2.x and earlier allows attackers to trigger the launch of a Trojan horse app_process program via a crafted PATH environment variable for a /system/xbin/su process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6768?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.2.x and earlier allows attackers to trigger the launch of a Trojan horse app_process program via a crafted PATH environment variable for a /system/xbin/su process.
How severe is CVE-2013-6768?
CVE-2013-6768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6768 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6768?
CVE-2013-6768 affects Koushik Dutta Superuser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6768?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6768 published?
CVE-2013-6768 was published on 2014-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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