CVE-2007-5379: Rails before 1.2.4, as used for Ruby on Rails, allows remote attackers and ActiveResource servers to determ...

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CVE-2007-5379 is an old Ruby on Rails flaw where unsafe XML parsing could let an attacker check whether files exist and read XML files on the affected system. The example impact is disclosure of Pidgin/Gaim account data from a local XML file. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring. Exposure is most likely in legacy Ruby on Rails applications running versions before 1.2.4 that parse attacker-controlled XML with Hash.from_xml or interact with untrusted ActiveResource servers. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup. It is unlikely to affect modern Rails stacks, but any remaining Rails pre-1.2.4 application can expose sensitive local XML files and should be upgraded or retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Rails to 1.2.4 or a currently supported Rails version.; Apply relevant vendor package updates from Gentoo, Apple, or other OS distributors.; Avoid parsing untrusted XML through vulnerable Rails Hash.from_xml paths..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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