The renderLocalView function in render/views.py in graphite-web in Graphite 0.9.5 through 0.9.10 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.
CVE-2013-5093
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 6.8 — v2 rates that MEDIUM (v2 bands: LOW 0.0–3.9 / MEDIUM 4.0–6.9 / HIGH 7.0–10.0; v2 has no CRITICAL band). Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. CVSS v2 is an older, coarser metric than v3.1/v4.0 (no Scope, no User Interaction, no Attack Requirements), so it is not directly comparable to a v3 or v4 score. NVD has never re-scored this record under v3. EPSS predicts 38.7% exploitation probability in the next 30 days, which is reflected in EG Risk but does not lift the v2 base. Confidence: LOW.
- Lower severity and no public exploit yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v2.0 (legacy)
- 6.8MEDIUMNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 6.8(low)
- EG Risk
- 61(Track)EG Risk 61/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity68% × 45%Exploitation65% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 39%
- EPSS %ILE
- 98%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
September 27, 2013
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (14)
- cve@mitrehttp://ceriksen.com/2013/08/20/graphite-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-advisory/
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/54556
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27752
- cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/96436
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61894
- cve@mitrehttps://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web/blob/master/docs/releases/0_9_11.rst
- cve@mitrehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/graphite_pickle_exec.rb
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://ceriksen.com/2013/08/20/graphite-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-advisory/
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/54556
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27752
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/96436
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61894
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web/blob/master/docs/releases/0_9_11.rst
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/graphite_pickle_exec.rb
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
PyPI(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| graphite-web | 0.9.10 ... 0.9.9 (8 versions) | 0.9.11 | — |
Data Freshness Timeline
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- 2026-07-26 13:48 UTCEG score recompute▲ 6.80
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-27752✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 21, 2013
Graphite Web - Unsafe Pickle Handling (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/unix/webapp/graphite_pickle_exec✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 20, 2013
Graphite Web Unsafe Pickle Handling
Open source ↗
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