The to_s method in actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/middleware/remote_ip.rb in Ruby on Rails 3.0.5 does not validate the X-Forwarded-For header in requests from IP addresses on a Class C network, which might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files or bypass intended address parsing via a crafted header.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-0159 | The to_s method in actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/middleware/remote_ip.rb in Ruby on Rails 3.0.5 does not validate the X-Forwarded-For header in requests from IP addresses on a Class C network, which might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files or bypass intended address parsing via a crafted header. |
Github GHSA |
GHSA-3vfw-7rcp-3xgm | actionpack Improper Input Validation vulnerability |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T23:22:27.754Z
Reserved: 2011-08-19T00:00:00Z
Link: CVE-2011-3187
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2011-08-29T18:55:01.707
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2011-3187
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EUVD
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