CVE-2020-8151: Infoleak
First published: Tue May 12 2020(Updated: )
There is a possible information disclosure issue in Active Resource <v5.1.1 that could allow an attacker to create specially crafted requests to access data in an unexpected way and possibly leak information.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails Active Resource | <5.1.1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rubyonrails-security/pktoF4VmiM8
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/P7B7A4H22DZ522HLDS3JX3NX2CXIOZSR/
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/rubyonrails-security/pktoF4VmiM8
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/P7B7A4H22DZ522HLDS3JX3NX2CXIOZSR/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8151?
CVE-2020-8151 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to create specially crafted requests to access data in an unexpected way and possibly leak information in Active Resource <v5.1.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8151?
The severity of CVE-2020-8151 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8151?
Rubyonrails Active Resource <v5.1.1 and Fedoraproject Fedora 33 are affected by CVE-2020-8151.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8151?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8151 by creating specially crafted requests to gain unauthorized access to data and potentially leak information.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-8151?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-8151 at the following references: [link1](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rubyonrails-security/pktoF4VmiM8), [link2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/P7B7A4H22DZ522HLDS3JX3NX2CXIOZSR/)
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