CVE-2011-1004

6.3 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The FileUtils.remove_entry_secure method in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, 1.8.8dev, 1.9.1 through 1.9.1-430, 1.9.2 through 1.9.2-136, and 1.9.3dev allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2011-03-02 20:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2011-03-02 20:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:28 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Modified

Affected

ruby-lang Ruby 1.8.6
ruby-lang Ruby 1.8.7
ruby-lang Ruby 1.8.8
ruby-lang Ruby 1.9.1
ruby-lang Ruby 1.9.2
ruby-lang Ruby 1.9.3

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.3

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record