Vulnerability in Rails Activestorage
CVE-2026-33174
Active Storage allows users to attach cloud and local files in Rails applications. Prior to versions 8.1.2.1, 8.0.4.1, and 7.2.3.1, when serving files through Active Storage's proxy delivery mode, the proxy controller loads the entire requ…
EPSS: 0.006 (45.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Rails Activestorage — versions >= 8.1.0.beta1, < 8.1.2.1, >= 8.0.0.beta1, < 8.0.4.1, < 7.2.3.1
- Rubyonrails Rails
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33174?
- CVE-2026-33174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rails Activestorage, classified under CWE-789. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33174?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.