VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-3779

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL

EPSS probability6.13%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-08-10

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

active-support ruby gem 5.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by containing a malicious backdoor. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Weakness classification

CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Primary references

support@hackerone.com — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory