CVE-2022-27777: XSS

Published Apr 27, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in rubygem-actionview when untrusted data such as the hash key for tag attributes are not properly escaped. This flaw allows an attacker to perform a Cross-site scripting attack.

Other sources

A XSS Vulnerability in Action View tag helpers >= 5.2.0 and < 5.2.0 which would allow an attacker to inject content if able to control input into specific attributes.

There is a possible XSS vulnerability in Action View tag helpers. Passing untrusted input as hash keys can lead to a possible XSS vulnerability.

References:

https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/tree/master/gems/actionview/CVE-2022-27777.yml

— Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/rails<=2:5.2.2.1+dfsg-1+deb10u3
2:5.2.2.1+dfsg-1+deb10u52:6.0.3.7+dfsg-2+deb11u22:6.1.7.3+dfsg-12:6.1.7.3+dfsg-2
redhat/rubygem-actionview<0:6.1.7-1.el8
0:6.1.7-1.el8
redhat/rubygem-actionview<7.0.2.4
7.0.2.4
redhat/rubygem-actionview<6.1.5.1
6.1.5.1
redhat/rubygem-actionview<6.0.4.8
6.0.4.8
redhat/rubygem-actionview<5.2.7.1
5.2.7.1
rubyonrails Actionpack Ruby<5.2.7.1
rubyonrails Actionpack Ruby>=6.0.0<6.0.4.8
rubyonrails Actionpack Ruby>=6.1.0<6.1.5.1
rubyonrails Actionpack Ruby>=7.0.0<7.0.2.4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/rails to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:5.2.2.1+dfsg-1+deb10u5Fixed in 2:6.0.3.7+dfsg-2+deb11u2Fixed in 2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-1Fixed in 2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rubygem-actionview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:6.1.7-1.el8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rubygem-actionview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rubygem-actionview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.5.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rubygem-actionview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.4.8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rubygem-actionview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.7.1

Event History

Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 29, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 10, 2022
Data Sourced
08:21 PM
SeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27777?

CVE-2022-27777 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Action View tag helpers.

2

How does CVE-2022-27777 work?

CVE-2022-27777 occurs when untrusted data, like the hash key for tag attributes, are not properly escaped, allowing an attacker to execute a XSS attack.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27777?

The severity of CVE-2022-27777 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

Which versions of rubygem-actionview are affected by CVE-2022-27777?

rubygem-actionview versions >= 5.2.0 and < 7.0.2.4 are affected by CVE-2022-27777.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-27777?

To fix CVE-2022-27777, update rubygem-actionview to version 7.0.2.4 or higher.

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