How severe is CVE-2013-7050?

CVE-2013-7050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7050?

CVE-2013-7050 primarily affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7050?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-7050 published?

CVE-2013-7050 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7050

CVE-2013-7050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts
Published: 2013-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7050?: The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.
How severe is CVE-2013-7050?: CVE-2013-7050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7050?: CVE-2013-7050 primarily affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7050 published?: CVE-2013-7050 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.13.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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