How severe is CVE-2017-1000037?

CVE-2017-1000037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000037?

CVE-2017-1000037 affects Rvm Project Rvm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000037?

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-2017-1000037 published?

CVE-2017-1000037 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000037

CVE-2017-1000037 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rvm Project Rvm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rvm Project Rvm
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000037?: 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
How severe is CVE-2017-1000037?: CVE-2017-1000037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000037?: CVE-2017-1000037 affects Rvm Project Rvm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000037?: 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-2017-1000037 published?: CVE-2017-1000037 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/justinsteven/advisories/blob/master/2017_rvm_cd_command_execution.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rvm_project:rvm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*