VDB-112231 · CVE-2017-12097 · BID 102484

delayed_job_web Rails Gem 1.4 URL cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in delayed_job_web Rails Gem 1.4. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component URL Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-12097. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in delayed_job_web Rails Gem 1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the filter functionality of the delayed_job_web rails gem version 1.4. A specially crafted URL can cause an XSS flaw resulting in an attacker being able to execute arbitrary javascript on the victim's browser. An attacker can phish an authenticated user to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 01/10/2018. The weakness was released 01/19/2018 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12097 since 07/31/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102484†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/31/2017 🔍
01/10/2018 +163 days 🔍
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01/19/2018 +9 days 🔍
01/19/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/20/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/02/2023 +1839 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Cisco Talos (Cisco)
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112231
SecurityFocus: 102484 - RubyGems 'delayed_job_web' CVE-2017-12097 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2018 13:24
Updated: 02/02/2023 09:08
Changes: 01/20/2018 13:24 (58), 12/25/2019 10:21 (4), 02/01/2021 12:04 (2), 02/02/2023 09:08 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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