CVE-2019-14281

The datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party

published July 26, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A nefarious backdoor snuck into the datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, creating a potential playground for malicious actors! โšก Think of it as a seemingly harmless package delivered to your doorstep, but inside is a hidden camera! You might not notice it at first, but it could be recording everything. If exploited, this backdoor could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete system compromise. Not good, right? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it as a seemingly harmless package delivered to your doorstep, but inside is a hidden camera! You might not notice it at first, but it could be recording everything. This vulnerability stems from a malicious code execution backdoor that was inserted by a third party into the datagrid gem, which is a Ruby library available on RubyGems.org.

What to do

If exploited, this backdoor could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete system compromise. Not good, right? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ To safeguard your projects, remove the datagrid gem version 1.0.6 immediately and replace it with a safe version. Always review third-party libraries in your code dependencies to ensure they don't harbor hidden dangers. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your codebase secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03115 ยท 87.7th percentile
Published
2019-07-26T04:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUL 04:06Z
    The datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party
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