CVE-2019-13589 describes a critical code-execution backdoor discovered in version 1.1.6 of the Ruby paranoid2 gem, distributed via RubyGems.org, affecting anjlab paranoid2 products. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vulnerability is severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage. Users are advised to downgrade to version 1.1.5 or earlier to mitigate this risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:anjlab:paranoid2:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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