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CVE-2017-0901

HighCVSS 7.5 / 10
Published Aug 31, 2017·Last modified Apr 16, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier fails to validate specification names, allowing a maliciously crafted gem to potentially overwrite any file on the filesystem.

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.5

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
7.3

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
29.44%

The exploit probability is moderate. The vulnerability is likely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Functional

A functional exploit is available for this vulnerability (1 exploit found).

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