CVE-2018-8048

CVE-2018-8048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Loofah Project Loofah with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

In the Loofah gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, non-whitelisted HTML attributes may occur in sanitized output by republishing a crafted HTML fragment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8048?
In the Loofah gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, non-whitelisted HTML attributes may occur in sanitized output by republishing a crafted HTML fragment.
How severe is CVE-2018-8048?
CVE-2018-8048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8048?
CVE-2018-8048 primarily affects Loofah Project Loofah. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8048?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8048 published?
CVE-2018-8048 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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