# CVE-2017-12097: An exploitable cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the filter functionality of the delayed\_job\_web rails gem version 1.4.

- Also known as: GHSA-W7Q9-XR2X-WH7X
- Severity: CVSS 6.1 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 1.4.2
- Published: 2018-01-19 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- Talos delayed\_job\_web rails gem: delayed\\\_job\\\_web 1.4
- delayed\_job\_web (RubyGems): from 1.2.9, fixed in 1.4.2

## Description

An exploitable cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the filter functionality of the delayed_job_web rails gem version 1.4. A specially crafted URL can cause an XSS flaw resulting in an attacker being able to execute arbitrary javascript on the victim's browser. An attacker can phish an authenticated user to trigger this vulnerability.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Talos delayed\_job\_web rails gem, delayed\_job\_web, upgrade to a fixed version (1.4.2) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102484
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0449

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