Plattform
ruby
Komponente
sfpagent
Behoben in
0.4.15
CVE-2014-2888 is a Command Injection vulnerability discovered in the sfpagent gem. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a system by injecting shell metacharacters into a JSON request. The vulnerability affects versions of sfpagent up to and including 0.4.9. A fix is available in version 0.4.15.
The vulnerability lies within the bsig.rb file, specifically in how it handles module names within JSON requests. An attacker can craft a malicious JSON request containing shell metacharacters within the module name. When the sfpagent gem processes this request, it will execute the attacker-supplied commands on the server. This could lead to complete system compromise, including data theft, modification, or denial of service. The blast radius extends to any application utilizing the vulnerable sfpagent gem, potentially exposing sensitive data and system resources.
CVE-2014-2888 was publicly disclosed in 2017. While no active exploitation campaigns are publicly documented, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation makes it a potential target. There are no known KEV listings or EPSS scores associated with this CVE. Public proof-of-concept exploits are available, demonstrating the vulnerability's exploitability.
Systems running older versions of Ruby (prior to 2.0) and relying on the sfpagent gem for SFP module management are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where users can potentially influence the execution of Ruby scripts are also vulnerable.
• ruby / gem:
gem list | grep sfpagent• ruby / gem: Check gemfile.lock for sfpagent versions <= 0.4.9.
grep 'sfpagent' gemfile.lock• ruby / system: Monitor Ruby application logs for unusual command execution attempts or errors related to JSON parsing.
discovery
disclosure
patch
Exploit-Status
EPSS
0.73% (73% Perzentil)
The primary mitigation is to upgrade the sfpagent gem to version 0.4.15 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing input validation on the module name parameter within your application to sanitize against shell metacharacters. While not a complete solution, this can reduce the attack surface. Review your application's JSON request handling for other potential injection points. After upgrading, confirm the fix by sending a test request with a known malicious module name and verifying that it is properly sanitized and does not result in command execution.
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CVE-2014-2888 is a Command Injection vulnerability affecting sfpagent versions up to 0.4.9. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a JSON request.
You are affected if you are using sfpagent version 0.4.9 or earlier. Check your gemfile.lock to confirm the installed version.
Upgrade to version 0.4.15 or later of the sfpagent gem using gem update sfpagent.
While no active campaigns are publicly known, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation makes it a potential risk. Public proof-of-concept exploits exist.
Refer to the Ruby Advisory Database and the sfpagent gem's repository for information related to this vulnerability.
Lade deine Abhängigkeitsdatei hoch und erfahre sofort, ob dich diese und andere CVEs treffen.
Lade deine Gemfile.lock-Datei hoch und wir sagen dir sofort, ob du betroffen bist.