CVE-2013-7085: Uscan in devscripts 2.13.5, when USCAN_EXCLUSION is enabled, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-7085 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting devscripts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uscan in devscripts 2.13.5, when USCAN_EXCLUSION is enabled, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a whitespace character in a filename.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2013-12-14
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

2013-12-14 17:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devscripts devel team devscripts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.13.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.13.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.13.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devscripts sudo apt install devscripts=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13.5> sudo apt-mark hold devscripts

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

dnf --showduplicates list devscripts sudo dnf downgrade devscripts-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13.5> sudo dnf versionlock add devscripts

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-2013-7085?

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

Is CVE-2013-7085 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7085 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-2013-7085 affect?

CVE-2013-7085 affects devscripts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Uscan in devscripts 2.13.5, when USCAN_EXCLUSION is enabled, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a whitespace character in a filename.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7085?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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