CVE-2019-5418βRails Ruby on Rails Path Traversal Vulnerability
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2025-07-07 Β· last modified July 7, 2025
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
Rails Ruby on Rails Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
Rails Ruby on Rails contains a path traversal vulnerability in Action View. Specially crafted accept headers in combination with calls to `render file:` can cause arbitrary files on the target server to be rendered, disclosing the file contents.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
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.