CVE-2025-27221
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.47%
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CVE-2025-27221 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In the URI gem before 1.0.3 for Ruby, the URI handling methods (URI.join, URI#merge, URI#+) have an inadvertent leakage of authentication credentials because userinfo is retained even after changing the host.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the URI gem before 1.0.3 for Ruby, the URI handling methods (URI.join, URI#merge, URI#+) have an inadvertent leakage of authentication credentials because userinfo is retained even after changing the host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Uri | < 0.11.3 |
| Ruby-Lang | Uri | >= 0.12.0, < 0.12.4 |
| Ruby-Lang | Uri | >= 0.13.0, < 0.13.2 |
| Ruby-Lang | Uri | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.3 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-27221?
In the URI gem before 1.0.3 for Ruby, the URI handling methods (URI.join, URI#merge, URI#+) have an inadvertent leakage of authentication credentials because userinfo is retained even after changing the host.
How severe is CVE-2025-27221?
CVE-2025-27221 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27221?
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-2025-27221?
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