HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-6768
MEDIUM

CVE-2013-6768

CWE-22Published: March 31, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.2.x and earlier allows attackers to trigger the launch of a Trojan horse app_process program via a crafted PATH environment variable for a /system/xbin/su process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6768 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
android
koushik_dutta1 product(s)
superuser
Source: NVD CPE · 37 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-6768
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 31, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-6768 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.