CVE-2011-1497
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting vulnerability flaw was found in the auto_link function in Rails before version 3.0.6.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability flaw was found in the auto_link function in Rails before version 3.0.6.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | < 3.0.6 |
References
- https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/38df020c95beca7e12f0188cb7e18f3c37789e20/actionpack/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/38df020c95beca7e12f0188cb7e18f3c37789e20/actionpack/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1497?
A cross-site scripting vulnerability flaw was found in the auto_link function in Rails before version 3.0.6.
How severe is CVE-2011-1497?
CVE-2011-1497 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1497?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2011-1497?
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