CVE-2013-4490Gitlab Vulnerability
The SSH key upload feature (lib/gitlab_keys.rb) in gitlab-shell before 1.7.3, as used in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the public key.
Published May 13, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2013-4490 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Gitlab, Gitlab-Shell.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab-Shell 1.7.2, Gitlab 0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The SSH key upload feature (lib/gitlab_keys.rb) in gitlab-shell before 1.7.3, as used in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the public key.
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitlabGitlab | 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.1.0, 5.2.0, 5.3.0, 5.4.0, 6.0.0, 6.1.0 | 0 |
| Gitlab-ShellGitlab | 1.0.4, 1.1.0, 1.2.0, 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0 | 1.7.2 |
Patched Releases
Gitlab-Shell
1.7.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2014
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
The SSH key upload feature (lib/gitlab_keys.rb) in gitlab-shell before 1.7.3, as used in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the public key.
Affected: Gitlab versions 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.1.0, 5.2.0, 5.3.0, 5.4.0, 6.0.0, 6.1.0; Gitlab-Shell versions 1.0.4, 1.1.0, 1.2.0, 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab-Shell 1.7.2, Gitlab 0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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