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CVE-2013-0175 (multi_xml): multi_xml Gem for Ruby XML Parameter Parsing Remote Command Execution

ADVISORIES

GEM

multi_xml

PATCHED VERSIONS

  • >= 0.5.2

DESCRIPTION

The multi_xml Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is triggered when an error occurs during the parsing of the 'XML' parameter. With a crafted request containing arbitrary symbol and yaml types, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands.