CVE-2024-54133: Actionpack Possible Content Security Policy Bypass Vulnerability
LOWCVE-2024-54133 is a LOW possible content security policy bypass vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Actionpack libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves possible content security policy bypass in action dispatch. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.8.7, 7.1.5.1, 7.2.2.1, 8.0.0.1.
CVE-2024-54133 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2024-54133
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.
Upgrade actionpack to 7.0.8.7Upgrade actionpack to 7.1.5.1Upgrade actionpack to 7.2.2.1Upgrade actionpack to 8.0.0.1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for actionpackHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-54133, inspect your project dependencies for Actionpack:
inspect dependencies for actionpackAnalyze 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 7.0.8.7), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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
CVE-2024-54133 Affected Actionpack Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
actionpack
|
RubyGems |
≥ 5.2.0
< 7.0.8.7
|
7.0.8.7
|
|
actionpack
|
RubyGems |
≥ 7.1.0
< 7.1.5.1
|
7.1.5.1
|
|
actionpack
|
RubyGems |
≥ 7.2.0
< 7.2.2.1
|
7.2.2.1
|
|
actionpack
|
RubyGems |
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.0.0.1
|
8.0.0.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-vfm5-rmrh-j26v",
"modified" : "2025-03-07T03:31:32Z",
"published" : "2024-12-10T22:42:27Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-54133" ],
"summary" : "Possible Content Security Policy bypass in Action Dispatch",
"details" : "There is a possible Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the `content_security_policy` helper in Action Pack.\n\nImpact\n------\nApplications which set Content-Security-Policy (CSP) headers dynamically from untrusted user input may be vulnerable to carefully crafted inputs being able to inject new directives into the CSP. This could lead to a bypass of the CSP and its protection against XSS and other attacks.\n\nReleases\n--------\nThe fixed releases are available at the normal locations.\n\nWorkarounds\n-----------\nApplications can avoid setting CSP headers dynamically from untrusted input, or can validate/sanitize that input.\n\nCredits\n-------\nThanks to [ryotak](https://hackerone.com/ryotak) for the report!",
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