CVE-2013-2513: Flash tool Flash_tool Gem For Ruby File Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6325-6g32-7p35
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2513 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) flash_tool gem for ruby file vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Flash tool libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves flash_tool gem for ruby file download handling arbitrary command execution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2013-2513 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2513
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6325-6g32-7p35
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Flash tool
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2013-2513

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Flash tool dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

flash_tool fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade flash_tool to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for flash_tool

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-2513, inspect your project dependencies for Flash tool:

inspect dependencies for flash_tool

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Flash tool in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Flash tool, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

flash_tool Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is triggered during the handling of downloaded files that contain shell characters. With a specially crafted file, a context-dependent attacker can execute arbitrary commands.

CVE-2013-2513 Affected Flash tool Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
flash_tool
gem/flash_tool
RubyGems
≤ 0.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2513 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2513
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6325-6g32-7p35
Flash tool Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/milboj/flash_tool
Flash tool Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/flash_tool/CVE-2013-2513.yml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2513?
CVE-2013-2513 is a security vulnerability in Flash tool involving flash_tool Gem for Ruby File Download Handling Arbitrary Command Execution under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Flash tool versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: flash_tool.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2513?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is flash_tool affected?
Yes, flash_tool is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2513?
CVE-2013-2513 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2513?
CVE-2013-2513 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-2513?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for flash_tool'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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