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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-2512

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-18

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

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Packages

  • ftpdRubyGemsall versions · fixed in 0.2.2

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Description

The ftpd gem 0.2.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in a LIST or NLST command argument within FTP protocol traffic.

Technical details

Published
2021-01-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2512?

The ftpd gem 0.2.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in a LIST or NLST command argument within FTP protocol traffic.

Is CVE-2013-2512 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2013-2512 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.5% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2512?

CVE-2013-2512 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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