CVE-2013-7086 Webbynode Code Injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in growlnotify messages within the Webbynode Ruby gem.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-7086?
CVE-2013-7086 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a growlnotify message.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7086?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including webbynode. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
webbynode RubyGems | All versions to 1.0.5.3 | None |
webbynode RubyGems | All versions to 1.0.5.3 | None |
Products include Webbynode Webbynode.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7086?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2013-7086 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7086 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p65m-qr5x-rrqq.