CVE-2018-8048
UnknownEPSS 1.99%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Loofah gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, non-whitelisted HTML attributes may occur in sanitized output by republishing a crafted HTML fragment.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Loofah gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, non-whitelisted HTML attributes may occur in sanitized output by republishing a crafted HTML fragment.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Loofah Project | Loofah | < 2.2.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/19/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flavorjones/loofah/issues/144Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4171Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/19/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flavorjones/loofah/issues/144Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4171Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8048?
In the Loofah gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, non-whitelisted HTML attributes may occur in sanitized output by republishing a crafted HTML fragment.
How severe is CVE-2018-8048?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8048?
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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