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CVE-2013-6421 is a command injection issue in the Ruby sprout gem 0.7.246. If a vulnerable use case unpacks a ZIP archive containing shell metacharacters in file names or paths, commands may execute in that application context. Exposure is most likely in Ruby projects, build pipelines, or tools that use sprout 0.7.246 and unpack ZIP archives from users, partners, or external feeds. Treat as high priority where sprout 0.7.246 processes external archives, because successful exploitation could run commands on affected systems. Lower urgency if the gem is absent or only handles trusted internal archives. Mitigation focus: Inventory Ruby dependencies for sprout gem version 0.7.246.; Remove, replace, or isolate the affected gem where present.; Check upstream sprout guidance for a confirmed fixed version or migration path..
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