HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-2060
CRITICAL

CVE-2013-2060

CWE-78Published: January 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The download_from_url function in OpenShift Origin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL of a request to download a cart.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2060 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Red Hat1 product(s)
openshift
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075

All References (8)

→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/07/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59687Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960363Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84075Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-2060
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 28, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-2060 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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