CVE-2013-7323: python-gnupg before 0.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metachara

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7323?

python-gnupg: upgrade to newer than 0.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7323 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7323 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-2013-7323 affect?

CVE-2013-7323 affects python-gnupg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). python-gnupg before 0.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7323?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2013-7323 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting python-gnupg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

python-gnupg before 0.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors.

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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vinay sajip

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-09 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vinay sajip python-gnupg UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3.4 · 0.3.0 · 0.3.1 · 0.3.2 · 0.3.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy python-gnupg || rpm -q python-gnupg || python-gnupg --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade python-gnupg

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade python-gnupg

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-7323?

python-gnupg: upgrade to newer than 0.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7323 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7323 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-2013-7323 affect?

CVE-2013-7323 affects python-gnupg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). python-gnupg before 0.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7323?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · GnuPG vulnerabilities

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