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CVE-2013-1948 is a command-execution flaw in the Ruby md2pdf gem version 0.0.1. If an application processes attacker-controlled filenames with this gem, special shell characters in the filename may cause operating-system commands to run. The business risk depends on whether this old gem is still used in reachable document-conversion workflows. Exposure is most likely in legacy Ruby applications or background jobs that still depend on md2pdf 0.0.1 and pass user-influenced filenames into PDF conversion. Systems not using this gem, or not accepting untrusted filenames, are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize validation where document conversion is internet-facing, customer-facing, or processes uploaded files. This is an old and narrow dependency issue, but command execution can become material if the vulnerable workflow is reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory Ruby dependencies for md2pdf version 0.0.1.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or replacement options.; Remove md2pdf if it is unused or unsupported..
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- md2pdf-cve20131948-command-exec(83416)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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