CVE-2019-5418

Published Mar 27, 2019

Last updated 21 days ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2019-5418 is a file content disclosure vulnerability that exists in Action View versions less than 5.2.2.1, 5.1.6.2, 5.0.7.2, 4.2.11.1, and v3. It occurs when specially crafted accept headers, combined with calls to `render file`, can cause arbitrary files on the target server to be rendered, leading to the disclosure of their contents. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a request with a manipulated "Accept" header. This can allow the attacker to access sensitive files on the server's filesystem.

Description
There is a File Content Disclosure vulnerability in Action View <5.2.2.1, <5.1.6.2, <5.0.7.2, <4.2.11.1 and v3 where specially crafted accept headers can cause contents of arbitrary files on the target system's filesystem to be exposed.
Source
support@hackerone.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
5
Impact score
2.9
Exploitability score
10
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Rails Ruby on Rails Path Traversal Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Jul 7, 2025
Exploit action due
Jul 28, 2025
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

support@hackerone.com
CWE-22
nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-noinfo

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.