CVE-2013-0334 — bundler
CVE-2013-0334 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in bundler. A fix is available for bundler — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Bundler may install gems from a different source than expected
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
bundlerReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects RubyGems packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
Bundler before 1.7, when multiple top-level source lines are used, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary gems by creating a gem with the same name as another gem in a different source.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💎RubyGems | bundler | all versions | 1.7.0bundle update bundler --conservative |
Affected Products
bundlerbundlerfedorafedoraprojectopensuseopensuseDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for bundler, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update bundler to 1.7.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-0334 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Fixing This On Your OS
If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.
| Product | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | rubygem-bundler-0:1.7.8-3.el7 | RHSA-2015:2180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-0334 in your dependencies?
Find it across RubyGems, including transitive dependencies.