Vulnerability Description
ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current working directory via the -z/--search-zip or --pre flag.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ripgrep Project | Ripgrep | < 13.0.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
References
- https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/e48a17e1891e1ea9dd06ba0e48d5fb140ca7cRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/e48a17e1891e1ea9dd06ba0e48d5fb140ca7cRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-3013?
CVE-2021-3013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ripgrep before 13 on Windows allows attackers to trigger execution of arbitrary programs from the current working directory via the -z/--search-zip or --pre flag.
How severe is CVE-2021-3013?
CVE-2021-3013 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-2021-3013?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ripgrep Project Ripgrep, Microsoft Windows.