CVE-2026-33195
Rubyonrails Rails path traversal
- Published23 Mar 2026
Description
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, Active Storage's `DiskService#path_for` does not validate that the resolved filesystem path remains within the storage root directory. If a blob key containing path traversal sequences (e.g. `../`) is used, it could allow reading, writing, or deleting arbitrary files on the server. Blob keys are expected to be trusted strings, but some applications could be passing user input as keys and would be affected. Versions 8.1.2.1, 8.0.4.1, and 7.2.3.1 contain a patch.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/4933c1e3b8c1bb04925d60347be9f69270392f2c
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/9b06fbc0f504b8afe333f33d19548f3b85fbe655
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/a290c8a1ec189d793aa6d7f2570b6a763f675348
- https://github.com/rails/rails/security/advisories/GHSA-9xrj-h377-fr87
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33195
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2450546
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/4933c1e3b8c1bb04925d60347be9f69270392f2c
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/9b06fbc0f504b8afe333f33d19548f3b85fbe655
- https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/a290c8a1ec189d793aa6d7f2570b6a763f675348
- https://github.com/rails/rails/releases/tag/v7.2.3.1
- https://github.com/rails/rails/releases/tag/v8.0.4.1
- https://github.com/rails/rails/releases/tag/v8.1.2.1
- https://github.com/rails/rails/security/advisories/GHSA-9xrj-h377-fr87
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-33195.json
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-33195 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-33195 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.72%.
How severe is CVE-2026-33195?
CVE-2026-33195 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-33195?
Affected products include Rubyonrails Rails.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33195?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Rubyonrails Rails 8.0.4.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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