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Ruby on Rails Web Console IP Whitelist Bypass Code Execution
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Web application abuses
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
4.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
4 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
The Web Console tool as used in Ruby on Rails is prone to a remote code execution vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The request.rb does not properly restrict the use of X-Forwarded-For headers in determining a client's IP address.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Web Console before 2.1.3, as used with Ruby on Rails 3.x and 4.x.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Sends crafted HTTP GET and PUT requests to determine if the remote host is vulnerable.
Solution
Solution
Update to Web Console version 2.1.3 or later.