CVE-2022-3704: Ruby on Rails _table.html.erb cross site scripting
DISPUTED A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Ruby on Rails. This affects an unknown part of the file actionpack/lib/actiondispatch/middleware/templates/routes/table.html.erb. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The name of the patch is be177e4566747b73ff63fd5f529fab564e475ed4. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-212319. NOTE: Maintainer declares that there isn’t a valid attack vector. The issue was wrongly reported as a security vulnerability by a non-member of the Rails team.
Other sources
actionpack from the Ruby on Rails project is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting in the Route Error Page. This issue has been patched with this commit.
This vulnerability is disputed by the Rails security team. It requires that the developer is tricked into copy pasting a malicious javascript-containing string into a development-only error page accessible only via localhost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 is a vulnerability in Ruby on Rails that allows for cross-site scripting attacks.
What part of Ruby on Rails is affected by CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 affects an unknown part of the file actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/middleware/templates/routes/_table.html.erb.
How severe is CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can CVE-2022-3704 be exploited?
CVE-2022-3704 can be exploited by initiating a cross-site scripting attack remotely.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-3704?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2022-3704 is available in the Rails repository. Please refer to the provided GitHub commit and issue links for more information.