CVE-2013-7111: The put_call function in the API client (api/api_client.rb) in the BaseSpace Ruby SDK (aka bio-basespace-sdk)

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-7111 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting basespace ruby sdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The put_call function in the API client (api/api_client.rb) in the BaseSpace Ruby SDK (aka bio-basespace-sdk) gem 0.1.7 for Ruby uses the API_KEY on the command line, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by listing the processes.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basespace ruby sdk project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-29 14:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basespace ruby sdk project basespace ruby sdk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basespace-ruby-sdk || rpm -q basespace-ruby-sdk || basespace-ruby-sdk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison basespace-ruby-sdk sudo apt install basespace-ruby-sdk=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.7> sudo apt-mark hold basespace-ruby-sdk

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

dnf --showduplicates list basespace-ruby-sdk sudo dnf downgrade basespace-ruby-sdk-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add basespace-ruby-sdk

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-2013-7111?

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

Is CVE-2013-7111 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7111 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-2013-7111 affect?

CVE-2013-7111 affects basespace ruby sdk. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The put_call function in the API client (api/api_client.rb) in the BaseSpace Ruby SDK (aka bio-basespace-sdk) gem 0.1.7 for Ruby uses the API_KEY on the command line, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by listing

How urgent is CVE-2013-7111?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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