CVE-2022-32224

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.39%

Last modified

CVE-2022-32224 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A possible escalation to RCE vulnerability exists when using YAML serialized columns in Active Record < 7.0.3.1, <6.1.6.1, <6.0.5.1 and <5.2.8.1 which could allow an attacker, that can manipulate data in the database (via means like SQL injection), the ability to escalate to an RCE.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A possible escalation to RCE vulnerability exists when using YAML serialized columns in Active Record < 7.0.3.1, <6.1.6.1, <6.0.5.1 and <5.2.8.1 which could allow an attacker, that can manipulate data in the database (via means like SQL injection), the ability to escalate to an RCE.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Activerecord ProjectActiverecord< 5.2.8.1
Activerecord ProjectActiverecord>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.5.1
Activerecord ProjectActiverecord>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.6.1
Activerecord ProjectActiverecord>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32224?
A possible escalation to RCE vulnerability exists when using YAML serialized columns in Active Record < 7.0.3.1, <6.1.6.1, <6.0.5.1 and <5.2.8.1 which could allow an attacker, that can manipulate data in the database (via means like SQL injection), the ability to escalate to an RCE.
How severe is CVE-2022-32224?
CVE-2022-32224 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32224?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST