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CVE-2008-7248

UnknownEPSS 8.08%

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CVE-2008-7248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ruby on Rails 2.1 before 2.1.3 and 2.2.x before 2.2.2 does not verify tokens for requests with certain content types, which allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection for requests to applications that rely on this protection, as demonstrated using text/plain.. EPSS estimates a 8.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ruby on Rails 2.1 before 2.1.3 and 2.2.x before 2.2.2 does not verify tokens for requests with certain content types, which allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection for requests to applications that rely on this protection, as demonstrated using text/plain.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.08%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubyonrailsRails2.1.0
RubyonrailsRails2.1.1
RubyonrailsRails2.1.2
RubyonrailsRails2.2.0
RubyonrailsRails2.2.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7248?
Ruby on Rails 2.1 before 2.1.3 and 2.2.x before 2.2.2 does not verify tokens for requests with certain content types, which allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection for requests to applications that rely on this protection, as demonstrated using text/plain.
How severe is CVE-2008-7248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7248?
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