CVE-2009-3086
CVE-2009-3086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rubyonrails Rails with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Rubyonrails Rails
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A certain algorithm in Ruby on Rails 2.1.0 through 2.2.2, and 2.3.x before 2.3.4, leaks information about the complexity of message-digest signature verification in the cookie store, which might allow remote attackers to forge a digest via multiple attempts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3086?
- A certain algorithm in Ruby on Rails 2.1.0 through 2.2.2, and 2.3.x before 2.3.4, leaks information about the complexity of message-digest signature verification in the cookie store, which might allow remote attackers to forge a digest via multiple attempts.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3086?
- CVE-2009-3086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3086 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3086?
- CVE-2009-3086 primarily affects Rubyonrails Rails. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3086?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-3086 published?
- CVE-2009-3086 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36600
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2009/9/4/timing-weakness-in-ruby-on-rails
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37427
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2544
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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