Vulnerability Description
rails_admin ruby gem <v1.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Non-GET methods were not validating CSRF tokens and, as a result, an attacker could hypothetically gain access to the application administrative endpoints exposed by the gem.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rails Admin Project | Rails Admin | < 1.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sferik/rails_admin/commit/b13e879eb93b661204e9fb5e55f7afa4f39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/Rails_admin-Vulnerability-Disclosure/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sourceclear.com/registry/security/cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-/rExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sferik/rails_admin/commit/b13e879eb93b661204e9fb5e55f7afa4f39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/Rails_admin-Vulnerability-Disclosure/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sourceclear.com/registry/security/cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-/rExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10522?
CVE-2016-10522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). rails_admin ruby gem <v1.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Non-GET methods were not validating CSRF tokens and, as a result, an attacker could hypothetically gain access ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10522?
CVE-2016-10522 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rails Admin Project Rails Admin.