Platform
ruby
Component
sfpagent
Fixed 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.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2014-2888 allows an attacker to gain complete control over the affected system. By injecting malicious commands through a crafted JSON request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the sfpagent process. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, and potentially lateral movement within the network. The impact is particularly severe if sfpagent is running with elevated privileges or has access to sensitive resources. While this vulnerability is relatively old, systems still using older Ruby versions and gems may remain exposed.
CVE-2014-2888 was published in 2017. While no active exploitation campaigns are publicly known, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation and the potential for remote code execution make it a persistent risk. There are publicly available proof-of-concept exploits demonstrating the vulnerability. It is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.73% (73% percentile)
The primary mitigation for CVE-2014-2888 is to upgrade to version 0.4.15 or later of the sfpagent gem. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing input validation on the module name parameter in the JSON request to sanitize any potentially malicious characters. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can also be configured to block requests containing suspicious shell metacharacters. Monitor sfpagent logs for unusual activity or command execution attempts.
No official patch available. Check for workarounds or monitor for updates.
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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.
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