CVE-2019-13589

Name: CVE-2019-13589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-14T16:15:10.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13589 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.35%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anjlab	Paranoid2	1.1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues/2051Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third 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 Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues/2051Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://rubygems.org/gems/paranoid2/versionsVendor Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-RUBY-PARANOID2-451600Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13589?

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13589 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13589?

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-2019-13589?

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Source: NVD / NIST