PatchTheCVECVE-2014-9490: The numtok function in lib/raven/okjson.rb in the raven-ruby gem before 0.12.2 for Ruby allows remote attacker
CVE-2014-9490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting raven-ruby. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The numtok function in lib/raven/okjson.rb in the raven-ruby gem before 0.12.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large exponent value in a scientific number.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-399 |
| Published | 2015-01-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-9490?
raven-ruby: upgrade to newer than 0.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-9490 being exploited?
CVE-2014-9490 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-2014-9490 affect?
CVE-2014-9490 affects raven-ruby. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The numtok function in lib/raven/okjson.rb in the raven-ruby gem before 0.12.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large exponent value in a scientific number.
How urgent is CVE-2014-9490?
Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.