CVE-2019-8323
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.37%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8323 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. Gem::GemcutterUtilities#with_response may output the API response to stdout as it is. 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. Gem::GemcutterUtilities#with_response may output the API response to stdout as it is. Therefore, if the API side modifies the response, 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/315081Permissions 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/315081Permissions 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-2019-8323?
An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. Gem::GemcutterUtilities#with_response may output the API response to stdout as it is. Therefore, if the API side modifies the response, escape sequence injection may occur.
How severe is CVE-2019-8323?
CVE-2019-8323 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-2019-8323?
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-2019-8323?
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