CVE-2018-3779

Public Exploit

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.91% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: HackerOne active-support ruby gem
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/392311 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3779?
CVE-2018-3779 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3779?
To fix CVE-2018-3779, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3779 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3779 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3779?
CVE-2018-3779 affects HackerOne active-support ruby gem.
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