VDB-112232 · CVE-2017-12098 · BID 102486

rails_admin Rails Gem 1.2.0 Add Filter cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in rails_admin Rails Gem 1.2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Add Filter Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12098. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in rails_admin Rails Gem 1.2.0. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Add Filter Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the add filter functionality of the rails_admin rails gem version 1.2.0. 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 disclosed 01/19/2018 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-12098 since 07/31/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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 102486†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

rails_admin Rails Gem

Version

1.2.0

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2017 🔍
01/10/2018 +163 days 🔍
01/10/2018 +0 days 🔍
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-2017-12098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112232
SecurityFocus: 102486 - RubyGems 'rails_admin' CVE-2017-12098 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2018 13:24
Updated: 02/02/2023 09:13
Changes: 01/20/2018 13:24 (58), 12/25/2019 10:28 (4), 02/01/2021 12:11 (2), 02/02/2023 09:13 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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