CVE-2012-3463: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 10 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in `actionpack/lib/action_view/helpers/form_tag_helper.rb` in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.0.17, 3.1.x before 3.1.8, and 3.2.x before 3.2.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `prompt` field to the `select_tag` helper.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/rubygem-actionpack | <3.0.17 | 3.0.17 |
| redhat/rubygem-actionpack | <3.1.8 | 3.1.8 |
| redhat/rubygem-actionpack | <3.2.8 | 3.2.8 |
| rubygems/actionpack | >=3.0<3.0.17 | 3.0.17 |
| rubygems/actionpack | >=3.2.0<3.2.8 | 3.2.8 |
| rubygems/actionpack | >=3.1.0<3.1.8 | 3.1.8 |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.1-pre | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.2-pre | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.4-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.5-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.6-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.6-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.7 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.7-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.7-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.8 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.8-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.8-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.8-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.8-rc4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9-rc4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.9-rc5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.10 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.10-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.11 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.12 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.12-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.13 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.13-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.14 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.16 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-beta1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc7 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.0-rc8 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.1-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.1-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.1-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.2-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.2-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.4-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.5-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.7 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.2-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.3-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.3-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.4-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.7 |
Remedy
https://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/961e18e514527078?dmode=source&output=gplain
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3463
- https://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/961e18e514527078?dmode=source&output=gplain
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0154.html
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2012/8/9/ann-rails-3-2-8-has-been-released/
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/6d0526db91afb0675c2ad3d871529d1536303c64
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/fV3QUToSMSw/m/eHBSFOUYHpYJ?pli=1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-98mf-8f57-64qf (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-3463
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603413&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603413&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603414&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603414&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603415&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=603415&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=847201
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=847202
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1542.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0154.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0582.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=847196
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3463?
CVE-2012-3463 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user data through cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3463?
To fix CVE-2012-3463, upgrade your Ruby on Rails application to version 3.0.17, 3.1.8, or 3.2.8 or later.
Which versions of Ruby on Rails are affected by CVE-2012-3463?
CVE-2012-3463 affects Ruby on Rails versions prior to 3.0.17, 3.1.8, and 3.2.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3463?
CVE-2012-3463 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Can CVE-2012-3463 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3463 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can manipulate the `prompt` field to inject malicious code.
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