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

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

Affected products (8)

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