Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataThe Grit gem for Ruby, used in GitLab 5.2 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, contains a flaw that lets remote authenticated users execute arbitrary commands. It was demonstrated through the search box of GitLab's code search feature. The NVD lists the issue with a CVSS v2.0 score of 6.5 (MEDIUM), with low impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
NVD description
The Grit gem for Ruby, as used in GitLab 5.2 before 5.4.1 and 6.x before 6.2.3, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by the search box for the GitLab code search feature.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.4%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 72% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 17 mai 2014
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (2)
- https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/04/gitlab-ce-6-2-and-5-4-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/04/gitlab-ce-6-2-and-5-4-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
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