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CVE-2026-53510
high
CVSS 8.1
Code Injection in savon (CVE-2026-53510)
Summary
code injection in savon (CVE-2026-53510). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``module_eval``. Mitigation: upgrade to `2.17.2` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-53510** has been found in savon.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``module_eval`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 8.1/10.
What to do: upgrade savon to **2.17.2** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "savon CVE-2026-53510" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-53510 (savon) — CWE-94 / CVSS v3 8.1
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `module_eval`
Patched: `2.17.2` — apply immediately
Workaround: Avoid `.all_operations` for untrusted WSDL documents.
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**arbitrary code execution** (CWE-94) exists in savon. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``module_eval`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
savon — . Attack surface: `module_eval`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: High (CVSS 8.1/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **2.17.2**.
🛡️ Workaround
Workaround: Avoid `.all_operations` for untrusted WSDL documents.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'savon' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'savon' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `savon` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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5Apply temporary workaround mitigate
Avoid `.all_operations` for untrusted WSDL documents.パッチが適用されるまでの応急処置として、Avoid `.all_operations` for untrusted WSDL documents. を実施。回避策の副作用 (機能低下) を確認した上で。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade savon to 2.17.2ステージング環境で 2.17.2 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
rubygems
savon
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