The openssl gem for Ruby uses the same initialization vector (IV) in GCM Mode (aes-*-gcm) when the IV is set before the key, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the encryption protection mechanism.
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This high-severity CVE scores 7.5 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 0.6%, top 32% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
The openssl gem for Ruby uses the same initialization vector (IV) in GCM Mode (aes-*-gcm) when the IV is set before the key, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the encryption protection mechanism.
January 30, 2017
May 13, 2026
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | ruby2.3 (2.3.3-1ubuntu0.1) @ zesty | 2026-05-22 | ubuntu |
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| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| openssl | 2.0.0.beta.1, 2.0.0.beta.2 | 2.0.0 | — |
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