CVE-2013-5671: lib/dragonfly/imagemagickutils.rb in the fog-dragonfly gem 0.8.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5671 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fog-dragonfly. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

lib/dragonfly/imagemagickutils.rb in the fog-dragonfly gem 0.8.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mark evans

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-12 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mark evans fog-dragonfly DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fog-dragonfly || rpm -q fog-dragonfly || fog-dragonfly --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fog-dragonfly sudo apt install fog-dragonfly=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.2> sudo apt-mark hold fog-dragonfly

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

dnf --showduplicates list fog-dragonfly sudo dnf downgrade fog-dragonfly-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.2> sudo dnf versionlock add fog-dragonfly

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-2013-5671?

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

Is CVE-2013-5671 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5671 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-2013-5671 affect?

CVE-2013-5671 affects fog-dragonfly. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). lib/dragonfly/imagemagickutils.rb in the fog-dragonfly gem 0.8.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2013-5671?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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