CVE-2022-32224
CVE-2022-32224 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Activerecord Project Activerecord with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Activerecord Project Activerecord
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A possible escalation to RCE vulnerability exists when using YAML serialized columns in Active Record < 7.0.3.1, <6.1.6.1, <6.0.5.1 and <5.2.8.1 which could allow an attacker, that can manipulate data in the database (via means like SQL injection), the ability to escalate to an RCE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32224?
- A possible escalation to RCE vulnerability exists when using YAML serialized columns in Active Record < 7.0.3.1, <6.1.6.1, <6.0.5.1 and <5.2.8.1 which could allow an attacker, that can manipulate data in the database (via means like SQL injection), the ability to escalate to an RCE.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32224?
- CVE-2022-32224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-32224 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-32224?
- CVE-2022-32224 affects Activerecord Project Activerecord. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-32224?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-32224 published?
- CVE-2022-32224 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3hhc-qp5v-9p2j
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/MmFO3LYQE8U
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/05/msg00022.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:activerecord_project:activerecord:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*
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