CVE-2018-13043

moderate-risk
Published 2018-07-01

scripts/grep-excuses.pl in Debian devscripts through 2.18.3 allows code execution through unsafe YAML loading because YAML::Syck is used without a configuration that prevents unintended blessing.

Do I need to act?

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1.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Devscripts

Affected Vendors

Debian Canonical

References (4)

Patch https://bugs.debian.org/902409
Third Party Advisory https://usn.ubuntu.com/3704-1/
Patch https://bugs.debian.org/902409
Third Party Advisory https://usn.ubuntu.com/3704-1/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low