Vulnerability Description
REST client for Ruby (aka rest-client) before 1.8.0 allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks or obtain sensitive cookie information by leveraging passage of cookies set in a response to a redirect.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rest-Client Project | Rest-Client | <= 1.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/3Mailing ListVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73295Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rest-client/rest-client/issues/369Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/3Mailing ListVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73295Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rest-client/rest-client/issues/369Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1820?
CVE-2015-1820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). REST client for Ruby (aka rest-client) before 1.8.0 allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks or obtain sensitive cookie information by leveraging passage of cookies set in a respons...
How severe is CVE-2015-1820?
CVE-2015-1820 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rest-Client Project Rest-Client.