CVE-2013-6415: XSS
First published: Sat Dec 07 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the `number_to_currency` helper in `actionpack/lib/action_view/helpers/number_helper.rb` in Ruby on Rails before 3.2.16 and 4.x before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the unit parameter.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/actionpack | >=4.0.0<4.0.2 | 4.0.2 |
| rubygems/actionpack | >=3.0.0<3.2.16 | 3.2.16 |
| 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 | =3.0.17 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.18 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.19 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.20 | |
| 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 | =3.1.8 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.9 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.10 | |
| 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 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.8 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.9 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.10 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.11 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.12 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.13 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.13-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.13-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | <=3.2.15 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.0.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.1.11 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.14 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.14-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.14-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.15-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =3.2.15-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | <=4.0.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-beta | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00079.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00080.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00081.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00082.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1794.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0008.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1863.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56093
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2013/12/3/Rails_3_2_16_and_4_0_2_have_been_released/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64077
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=ruby-security-ann/9WiRn2nhfq0/2K2KRB4LwCMJ
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2013-6415
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6415?
CVE-2013-6415 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via XSS.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6415?
To fix CVE-2013-6415, upgrade to Ruby on Rails version 3.2.16 or 4.0.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2013-6415?
CVE-2013-6415 affects Ruby on Rails versions prior to 3.2.16 and 4.x before 4.0.2.
What does CVE-2013-6415 exploit?
CVE-2013-6415 exploits a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the number_to_currency helper in Ruby on Rails.
Can CVE-2013-6415 be detected?
Yes, CVE-2013-6415 can be detected by scanning for vulnerable Ruby on Rails versions.
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