CVE-2011-0448 activerecord vulnerable to SQL Injection
Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via non-numeric arguments to the limit function in Ruby on Rails.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-0448?
CVE-2011-0448 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Rubyonrails Rails, published on 21 Feb 2011. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Ruby on Rails 3.0.x before 3.0.4 does not ensure that arguments to the limit function specify integer values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via a non-numeric argument.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0448?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including activerecord. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
activerecord RubyGems | From 3.0.0 | 3.0.4 |
activerecord RubyGems | From 3.0.0 | 3.0.4 |
Products include Rubyonrails Rails.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0448?
Upgrade activerecord to 3.0.4 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2011-0448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmm9-2p29-vh2w.