WS-2023-0224 (High) detected in actionpack-5.0.0.gem

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WS-2023-0224 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - actionpack-5.0.0.gem

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Library home page: https://rubygems.org/gems/actionpack-5.0.0.gem

Path to dependency file: /Gemfile.lock

Path to vulnerable library: /var/lib/gems/2.3.0/cache/actionpack-5.0.0.gem

Dependency Hierarchy: - dotenv-rails-2.1.1.gem (Root Library) - railties-5.0.0.gem - :x: **actionpack-5.0.0.gem** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: ba41ea5e646a6ab2be5e9de20b65596f4b5769a0

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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