Is CVE-2013-2513 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-2513 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-2513 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-2513 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2513?

CVE-2013-2513 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-2513

CWE-77Published: December 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The flash_tool gem through 0.6.0 for Ruby allows command execution via shell metacharacters in the name of a downloaded file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The flash_tool gem for Ruby is vulnerable to command execution via shell metacharacters in filenames. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

This is a remotely exploitable vulnerability with low complexity, though no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Update to a patched version of the flash_tool gem or sanitize all file inputs to prevent shell injection.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2513 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.