CVE-2026-33168
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### Impact When a blank string is used as an HTML attribute name in Action View tag helpers, the attribute escaping is bypassed, producing malformed HTML. A carefully crafted attribute value could then be misinterpreted by the browser as a separate attribute name, possibly leading to XSS. Applications that allow users to specify custom HTML attributes are affected. ### Releases The fixed releases are available at the normal locations.
Analysis
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Ruby on Rails Action View tag helpers when blank strings are used as HTML attribute names, allowing attribute escaping to be bypassed and producing malformed HTML. Applications that permit users to specify custom HTML attributes are vulnerable, potentially enabling attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in users' browsers. …
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Remediation
During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify cross-site scripting controls are in place.
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