CVE-2013-4245: Orca has arbitrary code execution due to insecure Python module load

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HIGH 7.3WATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-4245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting orca, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Orca has arbitrary code execution due to insecure Python module load

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome orca MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2013-4245?

orca: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4245 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4245 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-2013-4245 affect?

CVE-2013-4245 affects orca, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Orca has arbitrary code execution due to insecure Python module load

How urgent is CVE-2013-4245?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

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