CVE-2016-4442

Name: CVE-2016-4442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-02T14:59:00.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miniprofiler	Rack-Mini-Profiler	<= 0.9.9.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/blob/v0.10.1/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/commit/4273771d65f1a7411e3ef5843329308d0e2d257cPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/blob/v0.10.1/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/commit/4273771d65f1a7411e3ef5843329308d0e2d257cPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4442?

The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.

How severe is CVE-2016-4442?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4442?

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-2016-4442?

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Source: NVD / NIST