CVE-2018-3779: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

August 13, 2018 (updated January 8, 2021)

active-support ruby gem could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by containing a malicious backdoor. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-2j55-pcw5-x4h2
hackerone.com/reports/392311
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3779

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