CVE-2011-1497

Public Exploit

Description

A cross-site scripting vulnerability flaw was found in the auto_link function in Rails before version 3.0.6.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a rails
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/13 mailing list exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/38df020c95beca7e12f0188cb7e18f3c37789e20/actionpack/CHANGELOG third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1497?
CVE-2011-1497 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1497?
To fix CVE-2011-1497, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1497 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-1497 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-1497?
CVE-2011-1497 affects n/a rails.
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