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CVE-2013-6416

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

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CVE-2013-6416 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the simple_format helper in actionpack/lib/action_view/helpers/text_helper.rb in Ruby on Rails 4.x before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted HTML attribute.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the simple_format helper in actionpack/lib/action_view/helpers/text_helper.rb in Ruby on Rails 4.x before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted HTML attribute.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RubyonrailsRails<= 4.0.1—
RubyonrailsRails4.0.0—
RubyonrailsRails4.0.1Rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6416?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the simple_format helper in actionpack/lib/action_view/helpers/text_helper.rb in Ruby on Rails 4.x before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted HTML attribute.
How severe is CVE-2013-6416?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6416 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6416?
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