CVE-2016-10522

Name: CVE-2016-10522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-05T16:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10522 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rails_admin ruby gem <v1.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Non-GET methods were not validating CSRF tokens and, as a result, an attacker could hypothetically gain access to the application administrative endpoints exposed by the gem.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rails_admin ruby gem <v1.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Non-GET methods were not validating CSRF tokens and, as a result, an attacker could hypothetically gain access to the application administrative endpoints exposed by the gem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rails Admin Project	Rails Admin	< 1.1.1

References

https://github.com/sferik/rails_admin/commit/b13e879eb93b661204e9fb5e55f7afa4f397537aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/Rails_admin-Vulnerability-Disclosure/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourceclear.com/registry/security/cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-/ruby/sid-3173Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sferik/rails_admin/commit/b13e879eb93b661204e9fb5e55f7afa4f397537aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/Rails_admin-Vulnerability-Disclosure/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourceclear.com/registry/security/cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-/ruby/sid-3173Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10522?

How severe is CVE-2016-10522?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10522 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10522?

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