CVE-2013-7284

CVE-2013-7284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Malcolm Nooning Pirpc 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

The PlRPC module, possibly 0.2020 and earlier, for Perl uses the Storable module, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7284?
The PlRPC module, possibly 0.2020 and earlier, for Perl uses the Storable module, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
How severe is CVE-2013-7284?
CVE-2013-7284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7284 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7284?
CVE-2013-7284 primarily affects Malcolm Nooning Pirpc. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7284?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7284 published?
CVE-2013-7284 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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