HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-6769
CRITICAL

CVE-2013-6769

CWE-20Published: March 31, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6769 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
android
koushik_dutta1 product(s)
superuser
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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-2013-6769
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 31, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-6769 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.