CVE-2013-7086: The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows conte

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7086?

webbynode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7086 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7086 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-2013-7086 affect?

CVE-2013-7086 affects webbynode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a growlnotify message.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7086?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2013-7086 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webbynode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a growlnotify message.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2013-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webbynode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-19 04:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webbynode webbynode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.5.3 · 1.0.5 · 1.0.5.1 · 1.0.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webbynode

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-2013-7086?

webbynode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7086 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7086 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-2013-7086 affect?

CVE-2013-7086 affects webbynode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a growlnotify message.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7086?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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