PatchTheCVECVE-2016-4442: The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information abou
CVE-2016-4442 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting rack-mini-profiler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2017-05-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-4442?
rack-mini-profiler: upgrade to newer than 0.9.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-4442 being exploited?
CVE-2016-4442 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-4442 affect?
CVE-2016-4442 affects rack-mini-profiler. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.
How urgent is CVE-2016-4442?
Priority 42/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action