Vulnerability Description
Eval injection vulnerability in the Module-Metadata module before 1.000015 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the $Version value.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Module-Metadata Project | Module-Metadata | < 1.000015 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/114904.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/114912.htmThird Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-MetadataThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/114904.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/114912.htmThird Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-MetadataThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1437?
CVE-2013-1437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Eval injection vulnerability in the Module-Metadata module before 1.000015 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the $Version value.
How severe is CVE-2013-1437?
CVE-2013-1437 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Module-Metadata Project Module-Metadata, Fedoraproject Fedora.