CVE-2013-6769: The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges v

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-6769 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting superuser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2014-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: koushik dutta

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-31 14:58 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

koushik dutta superuser DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison superuser sudo apt install superuser=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold superuser

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

dnf --showduplicates list superuser sudo dnf downgrade superuser-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add superuser

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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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-2013-6769?

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

Is CVE-2013-6769 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6769 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-2013-6769 affect?

CVE-2013-6769 affects superuser. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6769?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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