CVE-2013-1437: Critical severity Module-metadata Project Module-metadata Perl vulnerability
Published Jan 28, 2020
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Module-metadata Project Module-metadata Perl<1.000015
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Fedoraproject Fedora=19
Event History
Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1437?
CVE-2013-1437 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1437?
To fix CVE-2013-1437, update the Module-Metadata module to version 1.000015 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1437?
CVE-2013-1437 affects users of the Module-Metadata module for Perl prior to version 1.000015.
4
What kind of attack can CVE-2013-1437 enable?
CVE-2013-1437 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code on affected systems.
5
Is CVE-2013-1437 present in specific Fedora versions?
Yes, CVE-2013-1437 affects Fedora versions 18 and 19 when using the vulnerable Module-Metadata module.