CVE-2013-5093

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 99.3%
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

(refreshed 6× in last 7d / 12× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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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✓ verified
First seen Aug 21, 2013
Graphite Web - Unsafe Pickle Handling (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/unix/webapp/graphite_pickle_exec✓ verified
First seen Aug 20, 2013
Graphite Web Unsafe Pickle Handling
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2013-5093?

CVE-2013-5093 is a none vulnerability published on September 27, 2013. 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.

When was CVE-2013-5093 disclosed?

CVE-2013-5093 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 27, 2013, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2013-5093 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-5093 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2013-5093?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2013-5093, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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