rexml Known Vulnerabilities & Fixes
rexml has 6 known security vulnerabilities in RubyGems (Ruby). Upgrade to version 3.3.9 or later to resolve all known issues. Data sourced from OSV, enriched with EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV.
Low Immediate Risk
No actively exploited vulnerabilities detected. Monitor and update in your next maintenance window.
Recommended safe version: 3.3.9
Upgrading to 3.3.9 or later resolves all 6 known vulnerabilities in rexml. Run: gem install rexml -v 3.3.9
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Security Summary
- 6 affected version ranges have been identified across these 6 advisories.
- 100% of known issues have a published fixed version.
- Remediation: gem update rexml
Vulnerabilities
6 unique vulnerabilities — sorted by exploitation risk (KEV → EPSS → CVSS). Click a CVE/GHSA ID for full details. First disclosed Apr 30, 2021, most recently Oct 28, 2024 (1277 days apart).
| CVE / GHSA | Severity | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-28965 REXML round-trip instability | HIGH | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+5 more) | 3.2.5 |
| CVE-2024-43398 REXML denial of service vulnerability | HIGH | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+16 more) | 3.3.6 |
| CVE-2024-35176 REXML contains a denial of service vulnerability | MEDIUM | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+7 more) | 3.2.7 |
| CVE-2024-49761 REXML ReDoS vulnerability | MEDIUM | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+19 more) | 3.3.9 |
| CVE-2024-41946 REXML DoS vulnerability | MEDIUM | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+13 more) | 3.3.3 |
| CVE-2024-41123 REXML DoS vulnerability | MEDIUM | 3.1.7.3, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.9.1 (+13 more) | 3.3.3 |
About This Data
Vulnerability data for rexml is sourced from the Open Source Vulnerability (OSV) database, aggregating reports from GitHub Advisory Database, NIST NVD, and ecosystem-specific sources.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scores reflect exploitability and impact. EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores indicate the probability of exploitation within the next 30 days. Vulnerabilities marked with are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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