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]
(..) - Is this okay? Oh, that looks perfecto. You wanna get the fireplace? - Is it good? - Mm-hmm. - Is it ripe? - Mm-hmm. Yeah. You know, we could invite George and Delores, they could come up from Marin. (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16