CVE-2013-2516: Vulnerability in FileUtils v0.7, Ruby Gem Fileutils <= v0.7 Command Injection vulnerability in user supplied u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-2516?

fileutils: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-2516 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2516 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-2013-2516 affect?

CVE-2013-2516 affects fileutils. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Vulnerability in FileUtils v0.7, Ruby Gem Fileutils <= v0.7 Command Injection vulnerability in user supplied url variable that is passed to the shell.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-2516?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-2516 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fileutils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in FileUtils v0.7, Ruby Gem Fileutils <= v0.7 Command Injection vulnerability in user supplied url variable that is passed to the shell.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2019-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Larry Cashdollar · Vendor: fileutils project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-15 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fileutils project fileutils UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7

Fixed in: newer than 0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fileutils

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fileutils

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2516?

fileutils: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2516 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2516 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-2013-2516 affect?

CVE-2013-2516 affects fileutils. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Vulnerability in FileUtils v0.7, Ruby Gem Fileutils <= v0.7 Command Injection vulnerability in user supplied url variable that is passed to the shell.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2516?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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