CVE-2013-2090: The set_meta_data function in lib/cremefraiche.rb in the Creme Fraiche gem before 0.6.1 for Ruby allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-2090?

creme fraiche: upgrade to newer than 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-2090 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2090 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-2090 affect?

CVE-2013-2090 affects creme fraiche. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The set_meta_data function in lib/cremefraiche.rb in the Creme Fraiche gem before 0.6.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name of an email attachment. NOTE: some of these de

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-2090?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This week

HIGH 9.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-2090 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting creme fraiche. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The set_meta_data function in lib/cremefraiche.rb in the Creme Fraiche gem before 0.6.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name of an email attachment. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2014-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: uplawski

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-27 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uplawski creme fraiche UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6 · 0.4.5 · 0.4.5.1 · 0.4.5.2 · 0.4.5.4 · 0.4.5.5 · 0.4.5.6 · 0.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy creme-fraiche || rpm -q creme-fraiche || creme-fraiche --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade creme-fraiche

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade creme-fraiche

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2090?

creme fraiche: upgrade to newer than 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2090 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2090 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-2090 affect?

CVE-2013-2090 affects creme fraiche. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The set_meta_data function in lib/cremefraiche.rb in the Creme Fraiche gem before 0.6.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name of an email attachment. NOTE: some of these de

How urgent is CVE-2013-2090?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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