CVE-2012-6684
UnknownEPSS 2.25%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redcloth | Redcloth Library | <= 4.2.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://co3k.org/blog/redcloth-unfixed-xss-enBroken Link
- http://jgarber.lighthouseapp.com/projects/13054-redcloth/tickets/243-xssThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/50Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3168Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/co3k/75b3cb416c342aa1414cIssue Tracking, Patch
- http://co3k.org/blog/redcloth-unfixed-xss-enBroken Link
- http://jgarber.lighthouseapp.com/projects/13054-redcloth/tickets/243-xssThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/50Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3168Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/co3k/75b3cb416c342aa1414cIssue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6684?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-6684?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6684?
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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