CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-7540

Critical
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Rubygem-safemode, as used in Foreman, versions 1.3.2 and earlier are vulnerable to bypassing safe mode limitations via special Ruby syntax. This can lead to deletion of objects for which the user does not have delete permissions or possibly to privilege escalation.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized data deletion or privilege escalation, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update rubygem-safemode to a version that is not vulnerable to this flaw to minimize risk.

Original NVD description (English source)

rubygem-safemode, as used in Foreman, versions 1.3.2 and earlier are vulnerable to bypassing safe mode limitations via special Ruby syntax. This can lead to deletion of objects for which the user does not have delete permissions or possibly to privilege escalation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS