# CVE-2013-4203: The self.run\_gpg function in lib/rgpg/gpg\_helper.rb in the rgpg gem before 0.2.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary comma

- Also known as: GHSA-JG4M-Q6W8-VRJP
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 0.2.3
- Published: 2013-10-11 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- rgpg (RubyGems): fixed in 0.2.3

## Description

The self.run_gpg function in lib/rgpg/gpg_helper.rb in the rgpg gem before 0.2.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, rgpg, upgrade to a fixed version (0.2.3) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/03/2
- https://github.com/rcook/rgpg/commit/b819b13d198495f3ecd2762a0dbe27bb6fae3505

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