CVE-2017-0889 is a critical Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability affecting the Paperclip ruby gem, specifically versions 3.1.4 and later, within the Paperclip::UriAdapter class. This flaw allows attackers to access internal network resources. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or inclusion in the KEV catalog, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.1.4, < 5.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:thoughtbot:paperclip:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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