PatchTheCVECVE-2021-3013: ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current work
CVE-2021-3013 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ripgrep. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current working directory via the -z/--search-zip or --pre flag.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-06-11 |
| 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-2021-3013?
ripgrep: upgrade to 13.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-3013 being exploited?
CVE-2021-3013 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-2021-3013 affect?
CVE-2021-3013 affects ripgrep. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current working directory via the -z/--search-zip or --pre flag.
How urgent is CVE-2021-3013?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action