CVE-2019-8322
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.37%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8322 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. The gem owner command outputs the contents of the API response directly to stdout. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. The gem owner command outputs the contents of the API response directly to stdout. Therefore, if the response is crafted, escape sequence injection may occur.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubygems | Rubygems | >= 2.6.0, <= 3.0.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/315087Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/315087Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8322?
An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. The gem owner command outputs the contents of the API response directly to stdout. Therefore, if the response is crafted, escape sequence injection may occur.
How severe is CVE-2019-8322?
CVE-2019-8322 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8322?
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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