PatchTheCVECVE-2013-7284: The PlRPC module, possibly 0.2020 and earlier, for Perl uses the Storable module, which allows remote attacker
CVE-2013-7284 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting pirpc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The PlRPC module, possibly 0.2020 and earlier, for Perl uses the Storable module, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.8% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2014-04-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2013-7284?
pirpc: upgrade to newer than 0.2020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-7284 being exploited?
CVE-2013-7284 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-2013-7284 affect?
CVE-2013-7284 affects pirpc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The PlRPC module, possibly 0.2020 and earlier, for Perl uses the Storable module, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
How urgent is CVE-2013-7284?
Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.