a system that is 'ripe for abuse' [=a system that is in such bad condition that it could easily be used wrongly]
She decided at the 'ripe old age' of 23 that she'd learned all there was to know about human nature.
a story 'ripe with' details [=a story that includes many details]
(..) You won't believe it when you see it. Theon? You shouldn't be here. You smell particularly ripe this evening. Pour me some wine. Do you have something to tell me? No, my lord. Reek. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5