CVE-2023-25309 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Fetlife rollout-ui gem
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs in the rollout-ui library, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-25309?
CVE-2023-25309 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Fetlife rollout-ui version 0.5, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted url to the delete a feature functionality.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25309?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including rollout-ui. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
rollout-ui RubyGems | All versions | 0.5.3 |
rollout-ui RubyGems | All versions | 0.5.3 |
Products include Fetlife Rollout-Ui.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25309?
Upgrade rollout-ui to 0.5.3 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-25309 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25309 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xq9-h3j2-jxvc.