CVE-2013-6888: Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6888?

devscripts: upgrade to newer than 2.13.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6888 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6888 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-2013-6888 affect?

CVE-2013-6888 affects devscripts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6888?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2013-6888 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting devscripts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: devscripts devel team

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-07 17:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devscripts devel team devscripts UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.13.8 · 2.13.0 · 2.13.1 · 2.13.2 · 2.13.3 · 2.13.4 · 2.13.5 · 2.13.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.13.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.13.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade devscripts

Note

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

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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-2013-6888?

devscripts: upgrade to newer than 2.13.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6888 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6888 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-2013-6888 affect?

CVE-2013-6888 affects devscripts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6888?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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