CVE-2019-13589 paranoid2 gem Code backdoor
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a backdoor in the paranoid2 Ruby gem, requiring users to upgrade to a clean version.
- 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-2019-13589?
CVE-2019-13589 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-829
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13589?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including paranoid2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
paranoid2 RubyGems | All versions | None |
paranoid2 RubyGems | All versions | None |
Products include Anjlab Paranoid2.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-13589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4g4c-8gqh-m4vm.