CWE
74
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1437

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Module::Metadata (Perl)<1.000015
Fedora=18
Fedora=19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1437?

    To fix CVE-2013-1437, update the Module-Metadata module to version 1.000015 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-1437?

    CVE-2013-1437 affects users of the Module-Metadata module for Perl prior to version 1.000015.

  • What kind of attack can CVE-2013-1437 enable?

    CVE-2013-1437 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code on affected systems.

  • 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.

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