CVE-2012-6685
Nokogiri is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attack
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
gem install nokogiri -v 1.5.4
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| nokogiri | rubygems | 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3 (+43 more) | 1.5.4 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-776
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2012-6685?
- Nokogiri is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attack This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.5/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2012-6685?
- CVE-2012-6685 affects nokogiri. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2012-6685 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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