CVE-2012-6685
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.11%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6685 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Nokogiri before 1.5.4 is vulnerable to XXE attacks. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nokogiri before 1.5.4 is vulnerable to XXE attacks
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nokogiri | Nokogiri | < 1.5.4 |
| Redhat | Cloudforms Management Engine | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Openshift | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack Foreman | All versions |
| Redhat | Satellite | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Subscription Asset Manager | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178970Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sparklemotion/nokogiri/issues/693Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nokogiri.org/CHANGELOG.html#154-2012-06-12Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178970Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sparklemotion/nokogiri/issues/693Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nokogiri.org/CHANGELOG.html#154-2012-06-12Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6685?
Nokogiri before 1.5.4 is vulnerable to XXE attacks
How severe is CVE-2012-6685?
CVE-2012-6685 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6685?
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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