PatchTheCVECVE-2013-2513: The flash_tool gem through 0.6.0 for Ruby allows command execution via shell metacharacters in the name of a d
CVE-2013-2513 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting flash tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The flash_tool gem through 0.6.0 for Ruby allows command execution via shell metacharacters in the name of a downloaded file.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2023-12-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2013-2513?
flash tool: upgrade to newer than 0.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-2513 being exploited?
CVE-2013-2513 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-2013-2513 affect?
CVE-2013-2513 affects flash tool. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The flash_tool gem through 0.6.0 for Ruby allows command execution via shell metacharacters in the name of a downloaded file.
How urgent is CVE-2013-2513?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action