CVE-2022-3704: Actionpack Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9chr-4fjh-5rgw
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-707 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3704 is a LOW (CVSS 3.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-707: Improper Neutralization) affecting Actionpack libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in actionpack. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-3704 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3704
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9chr-4fjh-5rgw
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-707: Improper Neutralization
Affected Product Actionpack
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-3704

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Actionpack dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

actionpack fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade actionpack to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for actionpack

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-3704, inspect your project dependencies for Actionpack:

inspect dependencies for actionpack

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Actionpack in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-707: Improper Neutralization, where the product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component. In Actionpack, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

actionpack from the Ruby on Rails project is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting in the Route Error Page. This issue has been patched with this [commit](https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/be177e4566747b73ff63fd5f529fab564e475ed4). This vulnerability is disputed by the Rails security team. It requires that the developer is tricked into copy pasting a malicious javascript-containing string into a development-only error page accessible only via localhost.

CVE-2022-3704 Affected Actionpack Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
actionpack
gem/actionpack
RubyGems
≤ 7.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3704 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3704
Actionpack Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rails/rails/issues/46244
Actionpack Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rails/rails/issues/46244#issuecomment-1380875153
Actionpack Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/46269
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/be177e4566747b73ff63fd5f529fab564e475ed4
Actionpack Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rails/rails
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.212319

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 is a security vulnerability in Actionpack involving Cross-site Scripting in actionpack under CWE-707: Improper Neutralization.
Which Actionpack versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: actionpack.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3704?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is actionpack affected?
Yes, actionpack is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3704?
CVE-2022-3704 is classified under CWE-707: Improper Neutralization (The product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2022-3704?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for actionpack'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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