CVE-2016-10194

Name: CVE-2016-10194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-03T15:59:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The festivaltts4r gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string to the (1) to_speech or (2) to_mp3 method in lib/festivaltts4r/festival4r.rb.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The festivaltts4r gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string to the (1) to_speech or (2) to_mp3 method in lib/festivaltts4r/festival4r.rb.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Festivaltts4r Project	Festivaltts4r	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/14Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/spejman/festivaltts4r/issues/1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/14Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/spejman/festivaltts4r/issues/1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10194?

The festivaltts4r gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string to the (1) to_speech or (2) to_mp3 method in lib/festivaltts4r/festival4r.rb.

How severe is CVE-2016-10194?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10194?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10194?

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Source: NVD / NIST