Vulnerability Description
actionpack/lib/action_view/template/resolver.rb in Ruby on Rails 3.0.x before 3.0.4, when a case-insensitive filesystem is used, does not properly implement filters associated with the list of available templates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an action name that uses an unintended case for alphabetic characters.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/04345b2e84df5b4f?dmode=s
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/057650.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43278Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025061
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2011/2/8/new-releases-2-3-11-and-3-0-4Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0877
- http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/04345b2e84df5b4f?dmode=s
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/057650.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43278Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025061
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2011/2/8/new-releases-2-3-11-and-3-0-4Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0877
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0449?
CVE-2011-0449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). actionpack/lib/action_view/template/resolver.rb in Ruby on Rails 3.0.x before 3.0.4, when a case-insensitive filesystem is used, does not properly implement filters associated with the list of availab...
How severe is CVE-2011-0449?
CVE-2011-0449 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0449?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubyonrails Rails.