SB2025050702 - Ubuntu update for ruby-carrierwave

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SB2025050702 - Ubuntu update for ruby-carrierwave

Published: May 7, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050702
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21305)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the #manipulate! method inappropriately evals the content of mutation option (:read/ :write). A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49090)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the content-Type allowlist bypass issue. A remote user can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References