CVE-2019-10780
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.81%
Last modified
CVE-2019-10780 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BibTeX-ruby before 5.1.0 allows shell command injection due to unsanitized user input being passed directly to the built-in Ruby Kernel.open method through BibTeX.open.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BibTeX-ruby before 5.1.0 allows shell command injection due to unsanitized user input being passed directly to the built-in Ruby Kernel.open method through BibTeX.open.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bibtex-Ruby Project | Bibtex-Ruby | < 5.1.0 |
References
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-RUBY-BIBTEXRUBY-542602Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-RUBY-BIBTEXRUBY-542602Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-10780?
BibTeX-ruby before 5.1.0 allows shell command injection due to unsanitized user input being passed directly to the built-in Ruby Kernel.open method through BibTeX.open.
How severe is CVE-2019-10780?
CVE-2019-10780 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10780?
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.
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