request.rb in Web Console before 2.1.3, as used with Ruby on Rails 3.x and 4.x, does not properly restrict the use of X-Forwarded-For headers in determining a client's IP address, which allows remote attackers to bypass the whitelisted_ips protection mechanism via a crafted request.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade rubygem-rackUpgrade rubygem-activesupportUpgrade rubygem-jquery-rails4Upgrade rubygem-rack15Upgrade rubygem-railsUpgrade rubygem-rack16Upgrade rubygem-web-consoleUpgrade rubygem-activesupport4Upgrade rubygem-jquery-railsUpgrade rubygem-rails4 | Dec 10, 2025 | Jun 17, 2015 |
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