CVE-2007-0469

CVE-2007-0469 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rubyforge Rubygems with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0469?
The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.
How severe is CVE-2007-0469?
CVE-2007-0469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0469 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0469?
CVE-2007-0469 primarily affects Rubyforge Rubygems. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0469?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0469 published?
CVE-2007-0469 was published on 2007-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)