CVE-2014-2322: lib/string_utf_support.rb in the Arabic Prawn 0.0.1 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2322 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting arabic prawn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

lib/string_utf_support.rb in the Arabic Prawn 0.0.1 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) downloaded_file or (2) url variable.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dynamixsolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-02 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dynamixsolutions arabic prawn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arabic-prawn || rpm -q arabic-prawn || arabic-prawn --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison arabic-prawn sudo apt install arabic-prawn=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold arabic-prawn

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

dnf --showduplicates list arabic-prawn sudo dnf downgrade arabic-prawn-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add arabic-prawn

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2322?

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

Is CVE-2014-2322 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2322 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-2014-2322 affect?

CVE-2014-2322 affects arabic prawn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). lib/string_utf_support.rb in the Arabic Prawn 0.0.1 gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) downloaded_file or (2) url variable.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2322?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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