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CVE-2013-1856

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

Last modified

CVE-2013-1856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ActiveSupport::XmlMini_JDOM backend in lib/active_support/xml_mini/jdom.rb in the Active Support component in Ruby on Rails 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12 and 3.2.x before 3.2.13, when JRuby is used, does not properly restrict the capabilities of the XML parser, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via vectors involving (1) an external DTD or (2) an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ActiveSupport::XmlMini_JDOM backend in lib/active_support/xml_mini/jdom.rb in the Active Support component in Ruby on Rails 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12 and 3.2.x before 3.2.13, when JRuby is used, does not properly restrict the capabilities of the XML parser, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via vectors involving (1) an external DTD or (2) an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubyonrailsRails3.1.0
RubyonrailsRails3.1.1
RubyonrailsRails3.1.2
RubyonrailsRails3.1.3
RubyonrailsRails3.1.4
RubyonrailsRails3.1.5
RubyonrailsRails3.1.6
RubyonrailsRails3.1.7
RubyonrailsRails3.1.8
RubyonrailsRails3.1.9
RubyonrailsRails3.1.10
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
RubyonrailsRuby On Rails3.1.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1856?
The ActiveSupport::XmlMini_JDOM backend in lib/active_support/xml_mini/jdom.rb in the Active Support component in Ruby on Rails 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.12 and 3.2.x before 3.2.13, when JRuby is used, does not properly restrict the capabilities of the XML parser, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via vectors involving (1) an external DTD or (2) an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.
How severe is CVE-2013-1856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1856?
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