Strong Password
CVE-2019-13354
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionNVD
The strong_password gem 0.0.7 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 0.0.6.
AnalysisAI
The strong_password gem 0.0.7 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The strong_password gem 0.0.7 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The current version, without this backdoor, is 0.0.6. Affected products include: Strong Password Project Strong Password.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.
Same weakness CWE-94 – Code Injection
View allSame technique Code Injection
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