CVE-2010-3928

CVE-2010-3928 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wayneeseguin Ruby Version Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Ruby Version Manager (RVM) before 1.2.1 writes file contents to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file, related to an "escape sequence injection vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3928?
Ruby Version Manager (RVM) before 1.2.1 writes file contents to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file, related to an "escape sequence injection vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-3928?
CVE-2010-3928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3928 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3928?
CVE-2010-3928 affects Wayneeseguin Ruby Version Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3928?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3928 published?
CVE-2010-3928 was published on 2011-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)