Plattform
ruby
Komponente
fastreader
CVE-2013-2615 is a Command Injection vulnerability discovered in the fastreader Ruby gem. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting malicious URLs containing a semicolon (';') character, potentially leading to arbitrary command execution on the server. This vulnerability affects versions of fastreader up to and including 1.0.8. While a patch isn't directly available, mitigation strategies can reduce the risk.
The impact of CVE-2013-2615 is significant due to the potential for remote code execution. An attacker could craft a malicious URL containing a semicolon, which, when processed by the vulnerable fastreader gem, could lead to the execution of arbitrary commands on the server. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, or even complete system compromise. The blast radius extends to any application utilizing the vulnerable fastreader gem, potentially impacting multiple users and services.
CVE-2013-2615 was publicly disclosed in 2017. While a public proof-of-concept may exist, there is no confirmed evidence of active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog. The ease of exploitation, combined with the potential impact, makes it a worthwhile target for opportunistic attackers.
Applications using the fastreader Ruby gem, particularly those handling user-supplied URLs without proper sanitization, are at risk. Legacy applications and those deployed on shared hosting environments are especially vulnerable due to the difficulty of applying custom security measures.
• ruby / server:
ps aux | grep fastreader• ruby / server:
find / -name 'fastreader.rb' -print• generic web:
curl -I 'http://example.com/?param;command=whoami'• generic web:
grep -i 'fastreader' /var/log/apache2/access.logdiscovery
disclosure
Exploit-Status
EPSS
1.00% (77% Perzentil)
The primary mitigation for CVE-2013-2615 is to upgrade to a patched version of the fastreader gem. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing input validation to sanitize URLs and prevent the inclusion of semicolons. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to block requests containing suspicious characters. Monitor application logs for unusual command execution attempts. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to trigger the vulnerability with a crafted URL containing a semicolon and verifying that the command is not executed.
Kein offizieller Patch verfügbar. Prüfe auf Workarounds oder überwache auf Updates.
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CVE-2013-2615 is a Command Injection vulnerability in the fastreader Ruby gem where specially crafted URLs can lead to arbitrary command execution.
You are affected if your application uses fastreader versions 1.0.8 or earlier and handles URLs without proper sanitization.
A direct patch is unavailable. Mitigate by implementing strict input validation, URL sanitization, and using a WAF to filter malicious requests.
Active exploitation is not definitively confirmed, but the vulnerability's ease of exploitation warrants caution.
Official advisories are limited; refer to the CVE entry on NVD (National Vulnerability Database) for more information.
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