CVE-2014-0130
CVE-2014-0130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Subscription Asset Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-25)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-0180
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-25)
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Redhat Subscription Asset Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in actionpack/lib/abstract_controller/base.rb in the implicit-render implementation in Ruby on Rails before 3.2.18, 4.0.x before 4.0.5, and 4.1.x before 4.1.1, when certain route globbing configurations are enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-0130?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in actionpack/lib/abstract_controller/base.rb in the implicit-render implementation in Ruby on Rails before 3.2.18, 4.0.x before 4.0.5, and 4.1.x before 4.1.1, when certain route globbing configurations are enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted request.
- How severe is CVE-2014-0130?
- CVE-2014-0130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2014-0130 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2014-0130 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-0130?
- CVE-2014-0130 primarily affects Redhat Subscription Asset Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-0130?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2014-0130 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2014-0130 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-0180. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).
- When was CVE-2014-0130 published?
- CVE-2014-0130 was published on 2014-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://matasano.com/research/AnatomyOfRailsVuln-CVE-2014-0130.pdf
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1863.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67244
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=rubyonrails-security/NkKc7vTW70o/NxW_PDBSG3AJ
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0130
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:subscription_asset_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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