CVE-2013-7069

CVE-2013-7069 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Beyondgrep Ack 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

Description

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7069?
ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.
How severe is CVE-2013-7069?
CVE-2013-7069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7069 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7069?
CVE-2013-7069 primarily affects Beyondgrep Ack. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7069?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7069 published?
CVE-2013-7069 was published on 2013-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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