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CVE-2020-8164: Deserialization of Untrusted Data

June 19, 2020 (updated September 30, 2020)

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in rails which can allow an attacker to supply information can be inadvertently leaked.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8164

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Affected versions

All versions before 5.2.4.3, all versions starting from 6.0.0 before 6.0.3.1

Fixed versions

  • 5.2.4.3
  • 6.0.3.1

Solution

Upgrade to versions 5.2.4.3, 6.0.3.1 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Source file

gem/rails/CVE-2020-8164.yml

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