CVE-2020-8185
First published: Thu Jul 02 2020(Updated: )
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Rails <6.0.3.2 that allowed an untrusted user to run any pending migrations on a Rails app running in production.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails Rails | >=6.0.0<6.0.3.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/pAe9EV8gbM0
- https://hackerone.com/reports/899069
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XJ7NUWXAEVRQCROIIBV4C6WXO6IR3KSB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XJ7NUWXAEVRQCROIIBV4C6WXO6IR3KSB/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8185?
CVE-2020-8185 is a denial of service vulnerability in Rails <6.0.3.2 that allows an untrusted user to run any pending migrations on a Rails app running in production.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8185?
Rails versions prior to 6.0.3.2 are affected by CVE-2020-8185.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8185?
CVE-2020-8185 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2020-8185?
To fix CVE-2020-8185, you should upgrade Rails to version 6.0.3.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8185?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8185 on the following references: [Reference 1](https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/pAe9EV8gbM0), [Reference 2](https://hackerone.com/reports/899069), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XJ7NUWXAEVRQCROIIBV4C6WXO6IR3KSB/).
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