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CVE-2012-2660

6.4 · MEDIUM

actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/http/request.rb in Ruby on Rails before 3.0.13, 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.4 does not properly consider differences in parameter handling between the Ac…

Published Jun 22, 2012rubyonrailsCWE-264EPSS 4.60%

Overview

CVE-2012-2660 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rubyonrails rails. It was published on June 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/http/request.rb in Ruby on Rails before 3.0.13, 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.4 does not properly consider differences in parameter handling between the Active Record component and the Rack interface, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended database-query restrictions and perform NULL checks via a crafted request, as demonstrated by certain "[nil]" values, a related issue to CVE-2012-2694.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rubyonrails. Update rails to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2660?

CVE-2012-2660 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rubyonrails rails. It was published on June 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-2660?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2660?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rubyonrails. Update rails to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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