CVE-2019-14281 datagrid contains code Injection backdoor
A backdoor in the datagrid gem allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring users to upgrade to a safe 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-2019-14281?
CVE-2019-14281 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14281?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including datagrid. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
datagrid RubyGems | All versions | None |
datagrid RubyGems | All versions | None |
Products include Datagrid Project Datagrid.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2019-14281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rqp5-pg7w-832p.