CVE-2011-0446: XSS
First published: Mon Feb 14 2011(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the `mail_to` helper in Ruby on Rails before 2.3.11, and 3.x before 3.0.4, when javascript encoding is used, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) name or (2) email value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/actionpack | >=3.0.0<3.0.4 | 3.0.4 |
| rubygems/actionpack | <2.3.11 | 2.3.11 |
| rubygems/actionview | >=3.0.0<3.0.4 | 3.0.4 |
| rubygems/actionview | <2.3.11 | 2.3.11 |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.1.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.1.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.1.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.2.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.2.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.2.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.3.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.3.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.3.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.3.9 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.3.10 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =2.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-beta | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-beta2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-beta3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-beta4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-rc | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.1-pre | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.2-pre | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.4-rc1 |
Remedy
http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/365b8a23b76a6b4a?dmode=source&output=gplain
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0446
- http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/365b8a23b76a6b4a?dmode=source&output=gplain
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/057650.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055074.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055088.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2247
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/actionview/CVE-2011-0446.yml
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/8CpI7egxX4E/m/SmtqtyOKWzYJ
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120527023027/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46291
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054342/http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025064
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/abe97736b8316f1b714cac56c115c0779aa73217
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/e3dd2107c57a8efaaea5d61cf8da65f7444760b2
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111225083933/http://secunia.com/advisories/43274
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111225083933/http://secunia.com/advisories/43666
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/actionpack/CVE-2011-0446.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-75w6-p6mg-vh8j (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43666
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46291
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025064
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0587
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0877
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0446?
The severity of CVE-2011-0446 is considered medium due to the potential impact of cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0446?
To fix CVE-2011-0446, upgrade Ruby on Rails to version 3.0.4 or 2.3.11 or later.
What are the affected versions related to CVE-2011-0446?
CVE-2011-0446 affects Ruby on Rails versions prior to 2.3.11 and 3.x prior to 3.0.4.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2011-0446 represent?
CVE-2011-0446 represents multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2011-0446 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2011-0446 can allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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