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CVE-2013-2516 concerns a Ruby gem named FileUtils/Fileutils where a user-supplied URL is passed to the shell, creating command injection risk. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, a fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Ruby applications that include the third-party fileutils gem at version 0.7 or earlier and pass user-controlled URL data into its affected functionality. Treat as a targeted legacy dependency risk. It is not KEV-listed, but reachable command injection can be business-critical, especially in public-facing Ruby services. Mitigation focus: Inventory Ruby applications for the fileutils gem and recorded versions.; Remove the gem if it is unused or no longer required.; Check RubyGems and vendor guidance for replacement or fixed-version direction..
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