Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 3, 2013· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2013-1911
CVE-2013-1911
Description
lib/ldoce/word.rb in the ldoce 0.0.2 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) an mp3 URL or (2) file name.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
ldoceRubyGems | <= 0.0.2 | — |
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:mark_burns:ldoce:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
11- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0010.htmlnvdExploitWEB
- otiose.dhs.org/advisories/ldoce-0.0.2-cmd-exec.htmlnvdExploitWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/31/3nvdExploitWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/58783nvdExploitWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-g266-3crh-h7gjghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1911ghsaADVISORY
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83163nvdWEB
- github.com/markburns/ldoce/issues/1ghsaWEB
- github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/ldoce/CVE-2013-1911.ymlghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20200229102422/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58783ghsaWEB
- osvdb.org/91870nvd
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