CVE-2015-1828
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.52%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1828 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ruby http gem before 0.7.3 does not verify hostnames in SSL connections, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle-attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Ruby http gem before 0.7.3 does not verify hostnames in SSL connections, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle-attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http.Rb Project | Http.Rb | <= 0.7.2 |
References
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/8Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://rubysec.com/advisories/http-CVE-2015-1828Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/8Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://rubysec.com/advisories/http-CVE-2015-1828Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1828?
The Ruby http gem before 0.7.3 does not verify hostnames in SSL connections, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle-attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-1828?
CVE-2015-1828 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1828?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-1828?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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