WS-2023-0224 (High) detected in actionpack-4.2.6.gem

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WS-2023-0224 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - actionpack-4.2.6.gem

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Library home page: https://rubygems.org/gems/actionpack-4.2.6.gem

Path to dependency file: /Gemfile.lock

Path to vulnerable library: /Gemfile.lock

Dependency Hierarchy:

• axlsx_rails-0.5.2.gem (Root Library)
  • ❌ actionpack-4.2.6.gem (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

In actionpack prior to 6.1.5 there is a Possible DOS in app with crashing exceptions_app.

Publish Date: 2023-06-28

URL: WS-2023-0224

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2023-06-28

Fix Resolution: actionpack - 6.1.5

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