CVE-2017-1000037

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

RVM automatically loads environment variables from files in $PWD resulting in command execution RVM vulnerable to command injection when automatically loading environment variables from files in $PWD RVM automatically executes hooks located in $PWD resulting in code execution RVM automatically installs gems as specified by files in $PWD resulting in code execution RVM automatically does "bundle install" on a Gemfile specified by .versions.conf in $PWD resulting in code execution

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/justinsteven/advisories/blob/master/2017_rvm_cd_command_execution.md
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.2%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

rvm_project