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CVE-2013-1911
UNKNOWN
ldoce Gem Arbitrary Command Execution
Published Apr 3, 2013 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · Not scored
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood1.96%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
ldoce Gem Arbitrary Command Execution
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
`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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
FIRST-EPSSCVE-LIST-V5
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- otiose.dhs.org ↗
- 58783 ↗
- 20130401 Remote command execution in Ruby Gem ldoce 0.0.2 ↗
- rubygem-cve20131911-command-exec(83163) ↗
- [oss-security] 20130331 Re: Remote command execution in Ruby Gem ldoce 0.0.2 ↗
- 91870 ↗
Record history
Published Apr 3, 2013 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026