CVE-2019-5418
Rails Ruby on Rails Path Traversal Vulnerability
Summary
Rails Ruby on Rails contains a path traversal vulnerability in Action View. Specially crafted accept headers in combination with calls to `render file:` can cause arbitrary files on the target server to be rendered, disclosing the file contents.
Affected software
Vendor: Rails · Product: Ruby on Rails
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Rails
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2016-0752 | Ruby on Rails Directory Traversal Vulnerability | 95.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-0130 | Ruby on Rails Directory Traversal Vulnerability | 53.7% | Yes |
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