CVE-2013-1855

UnknownEPSS 2.62%

Last modified

CVE-2013-1855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sanitize_css method in lib/action_controller/vendor/html-scanner/html/sanitizer.rb in the Action Pack component in Ruby on Rails before 2.3.18, 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12, and 3.2.x before 3.2.13 does not properly handle \n (newline) characters, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sanitize_css method in lib/action_controller/vendor/html-scanner/html/sanitizer.rb in the Action Pack component in Ruby on Rails before 2.3.18, 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12, and 3.2.x before 3.2.13 does not properly handle \n (newline) characters, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.62%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RubyonrailsRails3.2.0
RubyonrailsRails3.2.1
RubyonrailsRails3.2.2
RubyonrailsRails3.2.3
RubyonrailsRails3.2.4
RubyonrailsRails3.2.5
RubyonrailsRails3.2.6
RubyonrailsRails3.2.7
RubyonrailsRails3.2.8
RubyonrailsRails3.2.9
RubyonrailsRails3.2.10
RubyonrailsRails3.2.11
RubyonrailsRails3.2.12
RubyonrailsRails0.9.1
RubyonrailsRails0.9.2
RubyonrailsRails0.9.3
RubyonrailsRails0.9.4
RubyonrailsRails0.9.4.1
RubyonrailsRails0.10.0
RubyonrailsRails0.10.1
RubyonrailsRails0.11.0
RubyonrailsRails0.11.1
RubyonrailsRails0.12.0
RubyonrailsRails0.12.1
RubyonrailsRails0.13.0
RubyonrailsRails0.13.1
RubyonrailsRails0.14.1
RubyonrailsRails0.14.2
RubyonrailsRails0.14.3
RubyonrailsRails0.14.4
RubyonrailsRails1.0.0
RubyonrailsRails1.1.0
RubyonrailsRails1.1.1
RubyonrailsRails1.1.2
RubyonrailsRails1.1.3
RubyonrailsRails1.1.4
RubyonrailsRails1.1.5
RubyonrailsRails1.1.6
RubyonrailsRails1.2.0
RubyonrailsRails1.2.1
RubyonrailsRails1.2.2
RubyonrailsRails1.2.3
RubyonrailsRails1.2.4
RubyonrailsRails1.2.5
RubyonrailsRails1.2.6
RubyonrailsRails1.9.5
RubyonrailsRails2.0.0
RubyonrailsRails2.0.1
RubyonrailsRails2.0.2
RubyonrailsRails2.0.4

Showing 50 of 114 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1855?
The sanitize_css method in lib/action_controller/vendor/html-scanner/html/sanitizer.rb in the Action Pack component in Ruby on Rails before 2.3.18, 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12, and 3.2.x before 3.2.13 does not properly handle \n (newline) characters, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences.
How severe is CVE-2013-1855?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1855?
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