CVE-2013-7069

6.8 MEDIUM 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 3.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2013-12-14 17:21 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:01 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2013-12-14 17:21 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:01 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-94 · Code injection
Record status: Modified

Affected

Beyondgrep Ack 2.00
Beyondgrep Ack 2.02
Beyondgrep Ack 2.04
Beyondgrep Ack 2.05_01
Beyondgrep Ack 2.06
Beyondgrep Ack 2.08
Beyondgrep Ack 2.10
Beyondgrep Ack 2.11

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record