CVE-2020-8163
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 83.08%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The is a code injection vulnerability in versions of Rails prior to 5.0.1 that wouldallow an attacker who controlled the `locals` argument of a `render` call to perform a RCE.. EPSS estimates a 83.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The is a code injection vulnerability in versions of Rails prior to 5.0.1 that wouldallow an attacker who controlled the `locals` argument of a `render` call to perform a RCE.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | < 5.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158604/Ruby-On-Rails-5.0.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/hWuKcHyoKh0Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/304805Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158604/Ruby-On-Rails-5.0.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/hWuKcHyoKh0Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/304805Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8163?
The is a code injection vulnerability in versions of Rails prior to 5.0.1 that wouldallow an attacker who controlled the `locals` argument of a `render` call to perform a RCE.
How severe is CVE-2020-8163?
CVE-2020-8163 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8163?
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-2020-8163?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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