CVE-2012-2671
CVE-2012-2671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rtomayko Rack-cach with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Rtomayko Rack-cach
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Rack::Cache rubygem 0.3.0 through 1.1 caches Set-Cookie and other sensitive headers, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cookie information, hijack web sessions, or have other unspecified impact by accessing the cache.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2671?
- The Rack::Cache rubygem 0.3.0 through 1.1 caches Set-Cookie and other sensitive headers, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cookie information, hijack web sessions, or have other unspecified impact by accessing the cache.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2671?
- CVE-2012-2671 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2671 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2671?
- CVE-2012-2671 primarily affects Rtomayko Rack-cach. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2671?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-2671 published?
- CVE-2012-2671 was published on 2012-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081812.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/06/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/06/8
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=763650
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=824520
- https://github.com/rtomayko/rack-cache/blob/master/CHANGES
- https://github.com/rtomayko/rack-cache/commit/2e3a64d07daac4c757cc57620f2288e865a09b90
- https://github.com/rtomayko/rack-cache/pull/52
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rtomayko:rack-cach:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*