Which versions of authlogic are affected by CVE-2012-6497?

authlogic (rubygems) versions < 3.3.0 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-6497?

Yes. CVE-2012-6497 is fixed in 3.3.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2012-6497 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2012-6497 in authlogic

Q: What is CVE-2012-6497?

CVE-2012-6497 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in authlogic (rubygems), affecting versions < 3.3.0. It is fixed in 3.3.0.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2012-6497?

Yes. CVE-2012-6497 is fixed in 3.3.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2012-6497 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-6497?

Upgrade authlogic to 3.3.0 or later.

CVE-2012-6497

CVE-2012-6497 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in authlogic (rubygems), affecting versions < 3.3.0. It is fixed in 3.3.0.

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Summary

Authlogic Information Exposure vulnerability

The Authlogic gem for Ruby on Rails prior to version 3.3.0 makes potentially unsafe find_by_id method calls, which might allow remote attackers to conduct CVE-2012-6496 SQL injection attacks via a crafted parameter in environments that have a known secret_token value, as demonstrated by a value contained in secret_token.rb in an open-source product.

Impact

Affected versions

authlogic (< 3.3.0)

Security releases

authlogic → 3.3.0 (rubygems)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade authlogic to 3.3.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6497? CVE-2012-6497 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in authlogic (rubygems), affecting versions < 3.3.0. It is fixed in 3.3.0.
Which versions of authlogic are affected by CVE-2012-6497? authlogic (rubygems) versions < 3.3.0 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-6497? Yes. CVE-2012-6497 is fixed in 3.3.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2012-6497 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2012-6497 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6497? Upgrade authlogic to 3.3.0 or later.