XSS in Delayed Job Web Project
CVE-2017-12097
An exploitable cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the filter functionality of the delayed_job_web rails gem version 1.4. A specially crafted URL can cause an XSS flaw resulting in an attacker being able to execute arbitrary javascript on the victim's browser. An attacker can phish an authenticated user to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.010 (59.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Delayed_job_web_project Delayed_job_web — versions 1.4
- Talos Delayed_job_web Rails Gem — versions delayed\_job\_web 1.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12097?
- CVE-2017-12097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Delayed Job Web Project, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2018-01-19.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12097?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-12097 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.