CVE-2019-14282 describes a critical code-execution backdoor discovered in version 0.2.3 of the simple_captcha2 Ruby gem, distributed via RubyGems.org. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit intelligence, Metasploit modules, or community discussions have been identified, the presence of a backdoor indicates a severe supply chain compromise.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simple_captcha2_project:simple_captcha2:0.2.3:*:*:*:*: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
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.