SB2013041004 - Remote code execution in httparty
Published: April 10, 2013 Updated: January 5, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2013041004
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1801)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can conduct object-injection attacks and execute arbitrary code by leveraging Action Pack support for YAML type conversion.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.