# CVE-2013-7086: The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to exec

- Also known as: GHSA-P65M-QR5X-RRQQ
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-12-19 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- webbynode (RubyGems): through 1.0.5.3

## Description

The message function in lib/webbynode/notify.rb in the Webbynode gem 1.0.5.3 and earlier for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a growlnotify message.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, webbynode, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

- Browse: [RubyGems packages](https://cve.now/ecosystem/rubygems.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/webbynode-command-inj.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/493
- https://github.com/webbynode/webbynode/pull/85
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124421
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89705
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-12/0079.html
- http://osvdb.org/100920
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64289
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/497

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