CWE
79
Advisory Published

USN-4560-1: Gon gem vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 30 2020(Updated: )

It was discovered that Gon gem did not properly escape certain input. An attacker could use this vulnerability to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/ruby-gon<6.1.0-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1
6.1.0-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1
Ubuntu=18.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-4560-1?

    The USN-4560-1 vulnerability is classified as a high severity issue due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix USN-4560-1?

    To fix USN-4560-1, upgrade the ruby-gon package to version 6.1.0-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1 or later.

  • Which software is affected by USN-4560-1?

    USN-4560-1 affects the ruby-gon package on Ubuntu Linux version 18.04.

  • What type of vulnerability is USN-4560-1?

    USN-4560-1 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

  • Can USN-4560-1 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, USN-4560-1 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can control the input used by the vulnerable application.

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