CVE-2018-18476: mysql-binuuid-rails 1.1.0 and earlier allows SQL Injection because it removes default string escaping for affe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-18476?

mysql-binuuid-rails: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-18476 being exploited?

CVE-2018-18476 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-18476 affect?

CVE-2018-18476 affects mysql-binuuid-rails. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). mysql-binuuid-rails 1.1.0 and earlier allows SQL Injection because it removes default string escaping for affected database columns.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-18476?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2018-18476 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mysql-binuuid-rails. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mysql-binuuid-rails 1.1.0 and earlier allows SQL Injection because it removes default string escaping for affected database columns.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nedap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-24 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nedap mysql-binuuid-rails UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mysql-binuuid-rails || rpm -q mysql-binuuid-rails || mysql-binuuid-rails --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mysql-binuuid-rails

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mysql-binuuid-rails

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-18476?

mysql-binuuid-rails: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-18476 being exploited?

CVE-2018-18476 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-18476 affect?

CVE-2018-18476 affects mysql-binuuid-rails. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). mysql-binuuid-rails 1.1.0 and earlier allows SQL Injection because it removes default string escaping for affected database columns.

How urgent is CVE-2018-18476?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Ruby on Rails vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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