CVE-2018-3760 : What You Need to Know

Sprockets has a vulnerability that allows for an information leak. The affected versions include 4.0.0.beta7 and older, 3.7.1 and older, and 2.12.4 and older. By making specifically designed requests, it is possible to gain access to files located outside of an application's root directory, but only when the Sprockets server is being used in a production environment. It is strongly advised that all users running an affected release either upgrade to a newer version or apply one of the available workarounds as soon as possible.

Understanding CVE-2018-3760

Sprockets vulnerability impacting versions 4.0.0.beta7 and older, 3.7.1 and older, and 2.12.4 and older.

What is CVE-2018-3760?

CVE-2018-3760 is an information leak vulnerability in Sprockets, allowing unauthorized access to files outside the application's root directory.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3760

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the server.
Risk of unauthorized information disclosure and potential data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3760

Sprockets vulnerability technical insights.

Vulnerability Description

Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Sprockets.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sprockets
Vendor: HackerOne
Affected Versions: 4.0.0.beta8, 3.7.2, 2.12.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Crafted requests can access files outside the application's root directory.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3760.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to a newer version of Sprockets.
Apply available workarounds to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement access controls and file system restrictions.
Monitor and audit file access for unusual activities.

Patching and Updates

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