CVE-2019-14282 Code backdoor in simple_captcha2
A backdoor in the simple_captcha2 Ruby gem allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems using the library.
- 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-2019-14282?
CVE-2019-14282 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 simple_captcha2 gem 0.2.3 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-2019-14282?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including simple_captcha2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
simple_captcha2 RubyGems | All versions | None |
simple_captcha2 RubyGems | All versions | None |
Products include Simple Captcha2 Project Simple Captcha2.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14282 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-2019-14282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg6j-r28m-7293.