Security readout for executives and security teams
RedCloth, a Ruby text-formatting library, could allow attacker-supplied links to become executable script in rendered web pages. Business risk depends on whether an application renders untrusted Textile or RedCloth content for other users. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely in older Ruby applications or packaged systems using RedCloth 4.2.9 or earlier to render user-controlled Textile content into HTML. Prioritize if legacy Ruby applications accept user-generated content and display it to staff or customers. Otherwise, handle through normal dependency remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and packages using RedCloth 4.2.9 or earlier.; Apply vendor or distribution updates, including Debian guidance where relevant.; Avoid rendering untrusted RedCloth content until updated or controlled..
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- https://gist.github.com/co3k/75b3cb416c342aa1414cCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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