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Rails patches critical Active Storage flaw with RCE potential
August 1, 2026
Back to all postsRecently, the Ruby on Rails team patched a critical vulnerability in Active Storage, an add-on library used for file uploads in Rails applications. The issue (CVE-2021-30556) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code (RCE) by sending specially crafted XML files. This flaw could potentially lead to significant data breaches and system takeovers for businesses relying on Ruby on Rails applications. Given the widespread use of Rails in Canadian SMBs, this security concern warrants immediate attention from IT managers. To mitigate risks, it's essential to update your Rails application to the latest version (6.0.3.5 or 5.2.4.5) and ensure the Active Storage gem is up-to-date.
Source: BleepingComputer
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