CVE-2022-36562

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified

CVE-2022-36562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Ruby31-x64) of Rubyinstaller2 v3.1.2 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Ruby31-x64) of Rubyinstaller2 v3.1.2 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubyinstallerRubyinstaller2<= 3.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36562?
Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Ruby31-x64) of Rubyinstaller2 v3.1.2 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-36562?
CVE-2022-36562 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36562?
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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Source: NVD / NIST