CVE-2017-7540

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 21, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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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/svenfuchs/safemode/pull/23
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/svenfuchs/safemode/pull/23
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

safemode_project