CVE-2017-1000037: RVM automatically loads environment variables from files in $PWD resulting in command execution RVM vulnerable

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000037?

rvm: upgrade to newer than 1.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000037 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000037 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-1000037 affect?

CVE-2017-1000037 affects rvm. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). RVM automatically loads environment variables from files in $PWD resulting in command execution RVM vulnerable to command injection when automatically loading environment variables from files in $PWD RVM automatically executes hooks located

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-1000037?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000037 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting rvm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RVM automatically loads environment variables from files in $PWD resulting in command execution RVM vulnerable to command injection when automatically loading environment variables from files in $PWD RVM automatically executes hooks located in $PWD resulting in code execution RVM automatically installs gems as specified by files in $PWD resulting in code execution RVM automatically does "bundle install" on a Gemfile specified by .versions.conf in

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rvm project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-17 13:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rvm project rvm UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.28.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.28.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.28.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rvm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rvm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2017-1000037?

rvm: upgrade to newer than 1.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000037 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000037 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-2017-1000037 affect?

CVE-2017-1000037 affects rvm. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). RVM automatically loads environment variables from files in $PWD resulting in command execution RVM vulnerable to command injection when automatically loading environment variables from files in $PWD RVM automatically executes hooks located

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000037?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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