CVE-2014-10075: The karo gem 2.3.8 for Ruby allows Remote command injection via the host field.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-10075 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting karo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The karo gem 2.3.8 for Ruby allows Remote command injection via the host field.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2018-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: karo project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-05 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

karo project karo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy karo || rpm -q karo || karo --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison karo sudo apt install karo=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.8> sudo apt-mark hold karo

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list karo sudo dnf downgrade karo-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add karo

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-10075?

karo: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-10075 being exploited?

CVE-2014-10075 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-10075 affect?

CVE-2014-10075 affects karo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The karo gem 2.3.8 for Ruby allows Remote command injection via the host field.

How urgent is CVE-2014-10075?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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