How severe is CVE-2007-3227?

CVE-2007-3227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3227?

CVE-2007-3227 affects Rubyonrails Rails. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3227 published?

CVE-2007-3227 was published on 2007-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3227

CVE-2007-3227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rubyonrails Rails with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rubyonrails Rails
Published: 2007-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the to_json (ActiveRecord::Base#to_json) function in Ruby on Rails before edge 9606 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the input values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3227?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the to_json (ActiveRecord::Base#to_json) function in Ruby on Rails before edge 9606 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the input values.
How severe is CVE-2007-3227?: CVE-2007-3227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3227?: CVE-2007-3227 affects Rubyonrails Rails. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3227 published?: CVE-2007-3227 was published on 2007-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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