CVE-2013-4389
CVE-2013-4389 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-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Rubyonrails Rails
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in log_subscriber.rb files in the log subscriber component in Action Mailer in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.2.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted e-mail address that is improperly handled during construction of a log message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4389?
- Multiple format string vulnerabilities in log_subscriber.rb files in the log subscriber component in Action Mailer in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.2.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted e-mail address that is improperly handled during construction of a log message.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4389?
- CVE-2013-4389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4389?
- CVE-2013-4389 primarily affects Rubyonrails Rails. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-4389 published?
- CVE-2013-4389 was published on 2013-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00091.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00094.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00003.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2887
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2888
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=ruby-security-ann/yvlR1Vx44c8/elKJkpO2KVgJ
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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