CVE-2014-0080 Array data injection vulnerability in activerecord
Remote attackers can execute SQL commands via backslash characters in array columns when using PostgreSQL with Active Record.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-0080?
CVE-2014-0080 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Rubyonrails Rails, published on 20 Feb 2014. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in activerecord/lib/active_record/connection_adapters/postgresql/cast.rb in Active Record in Ruby on Rails 4.0.x before 4.0.3, and 4.1.0.beta1, when PostgreSQL is used, allows remote attackers to execute "add data" SQL commands via vectors involving \ (backslash) characters that are not properly handled in operations on array columns.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0080?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including activerecord. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
activerecord RubyGems | From 4.0.0 | 4.0.3 |
activerecord RubyGems | From 4.0.0 | 4.0.3 |
activerecord RubyGems | From 4.1.0.beta1 | 4.1.0.beta2 |
activerecord RubyGems | From 4.1.0.beta1 | 4.1.0.beta2 |
Products include Rubyonrails Rails.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0080?
Upgrade activerecord to a fixed version for your release line: 4.0.3 or 4.1.0.beta2.
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-2014-0080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0080 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqf9-rc9j-5fmj.