Vulnerability Description
The paranoid2 gem 1.1.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 1.1.5.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Anjlab | Paranoid2 | 1.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109281Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues/2051ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://rubygems.org/gems/paranoid2/versionsVendor Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-RUBY-PARANOID2-451600Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109281Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues/2051ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://rubygems.org/gems/paranoid2/versionsVendor Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-RUBY-PARANOID2-451600Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-13589?
CVE-2019-13589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The paranoid2 gem 1.1.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 1.1.5.
How severe is CVE-2019-13589?
CVE-2019-13589 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13589?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anjlab Paranoid2.