CVE-2006-4111

Name: CVE-2006-4111
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-14T21:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4111 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ruby on Rails before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute Ruby code with "severe" or "serious" impact via a File Upload request with an HTTP header that modifies the LOAD_PATH variable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4112.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ruby on Rails before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute Ruby code with "severe" or "serious" impact via a File Upload request with an HTTP header that modifies the LOAD_PATH variable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4112.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.9.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.9.2
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.9.3
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.9.4
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.9.4.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.10.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.10.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.11.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.11.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.12.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.12.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.13.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.13.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.14.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.14.2
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.14.3
Rubyonrails	Rails	0.14.4
Rubyonrails	Rails	1.0.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	1.1.0
Rubyonrails	Rails	1.1.1
Rubyonrails	Rails	1.1.2
Rubyonrails	Rails	1.1.3
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	<= 1.1.4
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.5.0
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.5.5
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.5.6
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.5.7
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.6.0
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.6.5
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.7.0
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.8.0
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.8.5
Rubyonrails	Ruby On Rails	0.9.0

References

http://blog.koehntopp.de/archives/1367-Ruby-On-Rails-Mandatory-Mystery-Patch.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21466Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21749Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016673
http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2006/8/9/rails-1-1-5-mandatory-security-patch-and-other-tidbitsPatch
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200608-20.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_21_sr.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19454Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3237Vendor Advisory
http://blog.koehntopp.de/archives/1367-Ruby-On-Rails-Mandatory-Mystery-Patch.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21466Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21749Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016673
http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2006/8/9/rails-1-1-5-mandatory-security-patch-and-other-tidbitsPatch
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200608-20.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_21_sr.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19454Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3237Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4111?

How severe is CVE-2006-4111?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4111 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4111?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST