Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2017-7540
rubygem-safemode, as used in Foreman, versions 1.3.2 and earlier are vulnerable to bypassing safe mode limitations via special Ruby syntax. This can lead to deletion of objects for which the user does not have delete permissions or possibly to privilege escalation.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:1.63%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-184 ↗CWE-184
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat, Inc. | rubygem-safemode | 1.3.2 and earlier (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.627%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2017-04-05T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2017-07-21T22:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2017-07-11 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-05T16:04:11 |
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