CVE-2013-5654: Vulnerability in YingZhi Python Programming Language v1.9 allows arbitrary anonymous uploads to the phone's st

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5654 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting yingzhipython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in YingZhi Python Programming Language v1.9 allows arbitrary anonymous uploads to the phone's storage

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2019-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Larry Cashdollar · Vendor: yingzhipython 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 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yingzhipython project yingzhipython DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yingzhipython sudo apt install yingzhipython=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold yingzhipython

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

dnf --showduplicates list yingzhipython sudo dnf downgrade yingzhipython-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add yingzhipython

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-5654?

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

Is CVE-2013-5654 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5654 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-2013-5654 affect?

CVE-2013-5654 affects yingzhipython. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Vulnerability in YingZhi Python Programming Language v1.9 allows arbitrary anonymous uploads to the phone's storage

How urgent is CVE-2013-5654?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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