CVE-2013-2208: tpp 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a --exec command in a TPP template file.

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2208 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting tpp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tpp 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a --exec command in a TPP template file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2013-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-28 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

andreas krennmair tpp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tpp || rpm -q tpp || tpp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tpp sudo apt install tpp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold tpp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tpp sudo dnf downgrade tpp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add tpp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2013-2208?

tpp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2208 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2208 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-2013-2208 affect?

CVE-2013-2208 affects tpp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). tpp 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a --exec command in a TPP template file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2208?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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