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CVE-2012-2126

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified

CVE-2012-2126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubygemsRubygems<= 1.8.22
RubygemsRubygems1.8.0
RubygemsRubygems1.8.1
RubygemsRubygems1.8.2
RubygemsRubygems1.8.3
RubygemsRubygems1.8.4
RubygemsRubygems1.8.5
RubygemsRubygems1.8.6
RubygemsRubygems1.8.7
RubygemsRubygems1.8.8
RubygemsRubygems1.8.9
RubygemsRubygems1.8.10
RubygemsRubygems1.8.11
RubygemsRubygems1.8.12
RubygemsRubygems1.8.13
RubygemsRubygems1.8.14
RubygemsRubygems1.8.15
RubygemsRubygems1.8.16
RubygemsRubygems1.8.17
RubygemsRubygems1.8.18
RubygemsRubygems1.8.19
RubygemsRubygems1.8.20
RubygemsRubygems1.8.21

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2126?
RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2126?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2126?
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-2012-2126?

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Source: NVD / NIST