CVE-2024-41123

REXML DoS vulnerability

Description

REXML is an XML toolkit for Ruby. The REXML gem before 3.3.2 has some DoS vulnerabilities when it parses an XML that has many specific characters such as whitespace character, `>]` and `]>`. The REXML gem 3.3.3 or later include the patches to fix these vulnerabilities.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory ruby-lang.org
Affected: ruby rexml
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ruby/rexml/security/advisories/GHSA-r55c-59qm-vjw6 vendor advisory
https://github.com/ruby/rexml/security/advisories/GHSA-4xqq-m2hx-25v8 not applicable
https://github.com/ruby/rexml/security/advisories/GHSA-vg3r-rm7w-2xgh not applicable
https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2024/08/01/dos-rexml-cve-2024-41123 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241227-0005/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41123?
CVE-2024-41123 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-41123?
To fix CVE-2024-41123, 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-2024-41123 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-41123 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-41123?
CVE-2024-41123 affects ruby rexml.
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