CVE-2017-2096: smalruby-editor v0.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified ve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2096?

smalruby-editor: upgrade to newer than 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2096 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2096 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-2017-2096 affect?

CVE-2017-2096 affects smalruby-editor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). smalruby-editor v0.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2096?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-2096 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting smalruby-editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

smalruby-editor v0.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
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 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2017-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: smalruby

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-28 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smalruby smalruby-editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smalruby-editor || rpm -q smalruby-editor || smalruby-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smalruby-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smalruby-editor

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2096?

smalruby-editor: upgrade to newer than 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2096 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2096 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-2017-2096 affect?

CVE-2017-2096 affects smalruby-editor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). smalruby-editor v0.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2096?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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