CVE-2005-2337

CVE-2005-2337 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Ruby 1.6.x up to 1.6.8, 1.8.x up to 1.8.2, and 1.9.0 development up to 2005-09-01 allows attackers to bypass safe level and taint flag protections and execute disallowed code when Ruby processes a program through standard input (stdin).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2337?
Ruby 1.6.x up to 1.6.8, 1.8.x up to 1.8.2, and 1.9.0 development up to 2005-09-01 allows attackers to bypass safe level and taint flag protections and execute disallowed code when Ruby processes a program through standard input (stdin).
How severe is CVE-2005-2337?
CVE-2005-2337 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2337 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2337?
CVE-2005-2337 primarily affects Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2337?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2337 published?
CVE-2005-2337 was published on 2005-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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