CVE-2014-1834 — Vulnerability in echor — CVE Details
HIGH
Echor contains Command Injection
Published May 14, 2022Updated February 16, 2024Source: osv
Summary
The `perform_request` function in `/lib/echor/backplane.rb` in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to inject arbitrary code by adding a semi-colon in their username or password.
Advisory Timeline
- First published May 14, 2022 (1612 days ago).
- Last revised February 16, 2024 — 643 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: rubygems (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| echor | rubygems | 0.1.4, 0.1.5, 0.1.6 | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-77
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.8 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2014-1834?
- Echor contains Command Injection This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2014-1834?
- CVE-2014-1834 affects echor. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2014-1834 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
7.8
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
Also Known As
GHSA-8936-cgj4-phr2
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