CVE-2017-14506
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14506 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. geminabox (aka Gem in a Box) before 0.13.6 has XSS, as demonstrated by uploading a gem file that has a crafted gem.homepage value in its .gemspec file.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
geminabox (aka Gem in a Box) before 0.13.6 has XSS, as demonstrated by uploading a gem file that has a crafted gem.homepage value in its .gemspec file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geminabox Project | Geminabox | <= 0.13.5 |
References
- http://baraktawily.blogspot.co.il/2017/09/gem-in-box-xss-vulenrability-cve-2017.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/geminabox/geminabox/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://baraktawily.blogspot.co.il/2017/09/gem-in-box-xss-vulenrability-cve-2017.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/geminabox/geminabox/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14506?
geminabox (aka Gem in a Box) before 0.13.6 has XSS, as demonstrated by uploading a gem file that has a crafted gem.homepage value in its .gemspec file.
How severe is CVE-2017-14506?
CVE-2017-14506 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14506?
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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