CVE-2014-1834
Description
The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to inject arbitrary code by adding a semi-colon in their username or password.
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Echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to inject arbitrary code via semicolons in username or password.
Vulnerability
The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb of echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem constructs a curl command using user-supplied username and password without proper escaping. This allows command injection via semicolons. Affected version is 0.1.6 [1][2].
Exploitation
A local user can inject arbitrary commands by including a semicolon in the username or password fields when the gem is used in a Rails application. The injected command executes in the context of the application [1][2].
Impact
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to full compromise of the application's security, including potential data access and system control [1][2].
Mitigation
No official patch was released; users should avoid using echor gem or sanitize inputs. The echor gem appears to be unmaintained. Refer to ruby-advisory-db for advisory status [3].
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
echorRubyGems | <= 0.1.6 | — |
Affected products
1Patches
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8936-cgj4-phr2ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1834ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/10ghsamailing-listx_refsource_MLISTWEB
- github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/echor/CVE-2014-1834.ymlghsaWEB
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