CVE-2012-2125
RubyGems HTTPS to HTTP redirect
EPSS 0.64%
Description
RubyGems before 1.8.23 can redirect HTTPS connections to HTTP, which makes it easier for remote attackers to observe or modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How to fix CVE-2012-2125
To remediate CVE-2012-2125, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/rubygems—upgrade to 1.8.24-1 or later
- RubyGems/rubygems-update—upgrade to 1.8.23 or later
Is CVE-2012-2125 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.6%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.8.24-1
- from 0, < 1.8.23