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CVE-2012-6497

UnknownEPSS 2.74%

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CVE-2012-6497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Authlogic gem for Ruby on Rails, when used with certain versions before 3.2.10, makes potentially unsafe find_by_id method calls, which might allow remote attackers to conduct CVE-2012-6496 SQL injection attacks via a crafted parameter in environments that have a known secret_token value, as demonstrated by a value contained in secret_token.rb in an open-source product.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Authlogic gem for Ruby on Rails, when used with certain versions before 3.2.10, makes potentially unsafe find_by_id method calls, which might allow remote attackers to conduct CVE-2012-6496 SQL injection attacks via a crafted parameter in environments that have a known secret_token value, as demonstrated by a value contained in secret_token.rb in an open-source product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.74%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubyonrailsRails< 3.2.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6497?
The Authlogic gem for Ruby on Rails, when used with certain versions before 3.2.10, makes potentially unsafe find_by_id method calls, which might allow remote attackers to conduct CVE-2012-6496 SQL injection attacks via a crafted parameter in environments that have a known secret_token value, as demonstrated by a value contained in secret_token.rb in an open-source product.
How severe is CVE-2012-6497?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6497?
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