CVE-2020-8164

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.20%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in rails < 5.2.4.3, rails < 6.0.3.1 which can allow an attacker to supply information can be inadvertently leaked fromStrong Parameters.. EPSS estimates a 4.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in rails < 5.2.4.3, rails < 6.0.3.1 which can allow an attacker to supply information can be inadvertently leaked fromStrong Parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
4.20%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RubyonrailsRails< 5.2.4.3
RubyonrailsRails>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.3.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
DebianDebian Linux10.0
OpensuseBackports Sle15.0Sp1
OpensuseLeap15.1
OpensuseLeap15.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8164?
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in rails < 5.2.4.3, rails < 6.0.3.1 which can allow an attacker to supply information can be inadvertently leaked fromStrong Parameters.
How severe is CVE-2020-8164?
CVE-2020-8164 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8164?
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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Source: NVD / NIST