CVE-2014-0080: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Feb 20 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/activerecord | =4.1.0.beta1 | 4.1.0.beta2 |
| rubygems/activerecord | >=4.0.0<4.0.3 | 4.0.3 |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-beta | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.0-beta1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0080
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hqf9-rc9j-5fmj (Advisory)
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/18/9
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/activerecord/CVE-2014-0080.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210301004521/https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=rubyonrails-security/Wu96YkTUR6s/pPLBMZrlwvYJ
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=rubyonrails-security/Wu96YkTUR6s/pPLBMZrlwvYJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0080?
CVE-2014-0080 has a medium severity level as it allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection, potentially compromising data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0080?
To fix CVE-2014-0080, upgrade to Active Record version 4.0.3 or 4.1.0.beta2 or later.
What versions of Ruby on Rails are affected by CVE-2014-0080?
CVE-2014-0080 affects Ruby on Rails versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.2 and 4.1.0.beta1 when PostgreSQL is used.
Can CVE-2014-0080 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-0080 can be exploited remotely due to the SQL injection vulnerability in specified versions of Active Record.
What components of Ruby on Rails does CVE-2014-0080 impact?
CVE-2014-0080 impacts the Active Record component of Ruby on Rails, specifically in PostgreSQL adapter files.
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