CVE-2026-53510: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in savonrb savon
Savon is a Ruby SOAP client. From 0.9.8 until 2.17.2, Savon::Model .all_operations interpolates attacker-controlled WSDL operation names into Ruby source passed to module_eval, allowing Ruby code execution in the application process. This issue is fixed in version 2.17.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-53510 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in the savon Ruby SOAP client. Specifically, from versions 0.9.8 up to but not including 2.17.2, the method Savon::Model.all_operations unsafely interpolates WSDL operation names controlled by an attacker into Ruby source code passed to module_eval. This leads to arbitrary Ruby code execution in the context of the application using savon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The vulnerability is resolved in savon version 2.17.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Ruby code within the application process using savon. This can lead to full compromise of the application, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the high CVSS score (8.1). No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade savon to version 2.17.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in 2.17.2. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-53510: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in savonrb savon
Description
Savon is a Ruby SOAP client. From 0.9.8 until 2.17.2, Savon::Model .all_operations interpolates attacker-controlled WSDL operation names into Ruby source passed to module_eval, allowing Ruby code execution in the application process. This issue is fixed in version 2.17.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
savonrb
savon
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-53510 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in the savon Ruby SOAP client. Specifically, from versions 0.9.8 up to but not including 2.17.2, the method Savon::Model.all_operations unsafely interpolates WSDL operation names controlled by an attacker into Ruby source code passed to module_eval. This leads to arbitrary Ruby code execution in the context of the application using savon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The vulnerability is resolved in savon version 2.17.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Ruby code within the application process using savon. This can lead to full compromise of the application, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the high CVSS score (8.1). No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade savon to version 2.17.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in 2.17.2. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-09T17:05:25.060Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6cfc17bf32cb7a343268a1
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 19:48:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 20:03:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:31 UTC
Views: 71
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