CVE-2013-6770
CVE-2013-6770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Koushik Dutta Superuser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Koushik Dutta Superuser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.3 and 4.4 does not properly restrict the set of users who can execute /system/xbin/su with the --daemon option, which allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging ADB shell access and a certain Linux UID, and then creating a Trojan horse script.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-6770?
- The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.3 and 4.4 does not properly restrict the set of users who can execute /system/xbin/su with the --daemon option, which allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging ADB shell access and a certain Linux UID, and then creating a Trojan horse script.
- How severe is CVE-2013-6770?
- CVE-2013-6770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-6770 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-6770?
- CVE-2013-6770 primarily affects Koushik Dutta Superuser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-6770?
- 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-2013-6770 published?
- CVE-2013-6770 was published on 2014-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:koushik_dutta:superuser:1.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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