CVE-2019-11879
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CVE-2019-11879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WEBrick gem 1.4.2 for Ruby allows directory traversal if the attacker once had local access to create a symlink to a location outside of the web root directory. NOTE: The vendor states that this is analogous to Options FollowSymlinks in the Apache HTTP Server, and therefore it is "not a problem.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WEBrick gem 1.4.2 for Ruby allows directory traversal if the attacker once had local access to create a symlink to a location outside of the web root directory. NOTE: The vendor states that this is analogous to Options FollowSymlinks in the Apache HTTP Server, and therefore it is "not a problem.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Webrick | 1.4.2 |
References
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/15835Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/15835Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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