How severe is CVE-2013-6769?

CVE-2013-6769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-6769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6769?

CVE-2013-6769 affects Koushik Dutta Superuser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-6769 published?

CVE-2013-6769 was published on 2014-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6769

CVE-2013-6769 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Koushik Dutta Superuser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Koushik Dutta Superuser
Published: 2014-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6769?: The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su.
How severe is CVE-2013-6769?: CVE-2013-6769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-6769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6769?: CVE-2013-6769 affects Koushik Dutta Superuser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6769 published?: CVE-2013-6769 was published on 2014-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/529797

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:koushik_dutta:superuser:1.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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