Code Execution Vulnerability in Ruby PDFKit Gem by Ruby
CVE-2013-1607

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

PDFkit Project

Status
PDFkit
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2020

What is CVE-2013-1607?

The Ruby PDFKit gem, particularly versions earlier than 0.5.3, has a vulnerability that allows for potential code execution by attackers. This issue arises from insufficient validation of user inputs, enabling malicious actors to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application using the PDFKit gem. It is crucial for developers and organizations to upgrade to a secure version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82563
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https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58303/info
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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