Vulnerability Description
A possible open redirect vulnerability in the Host Authorization middleware in Action Pack >= 6.0.0 that could allow attackers to redirect users to a malicious website.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/14/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240202-0005/
- https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2021/8/19/Rails-6-0-4-1-and-6-1-4-1-have-been-relMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5372
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/14/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240202-0005/
- https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2021/8/19/Rails-6-0-4-1-and-6-1-4-1-have-been-relMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5372
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-22942?
CVE-2021-22942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A possible open redirect vulnerability in the Host Authorization middleware in Action Pack >= 6.0.0 that could allow attackers to redirect users to a malicious website.
How severe is CVE-2021-22942?
CVE-2021-22942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubyonrails Rails.