PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22794: A vulnerability in ActiveRecord <6.0.6.1, v6.1.7.1 and v7.0.4.1 related to the sanitization of comments
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CVE-2023-22794 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting activerecord. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in ActiveRecord <6.0.6.1, v6.1.7.1 and v7.0.4.1 related to the sanitization of comments. If malicious user input is passed to either the `annotate` query method, the `optimizer_hints` query method, or through the QueryLogs interface which automatically adds annotations, it may be sent to the database withinsufficient sanitization and be able to inject SQL outside of the comment.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2023-02-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: activerecord project
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
activerecord project activerecord UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.6.1 · >= 6.1.0 and < 6.1.7.1 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.4.1
Fixed in: 6.0.6.1, 6.1.7.1, 7.0.4.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy activerecord || rpm -q activerecord || activerecord --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade activerecord
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade activerecord
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison activerecord
sudo apt install activerecord=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold activerecord
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list activerecord
sudo dnf downgrade activerecord-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add activerecord
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
RubyGems · activerecord · FIXED · 6.0.6.1 · vulnerable: >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.6.1 · source
bundle update activerecord
bundle list | grep activerecord
Fedora 46 · python-openslide · FIXED · 1.4.7-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-336bea884e · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-336bea884e
Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15
Debian 12 · rails · FIXED · 2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rails
dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' rails)" ge "2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
Debian 13 · rails · FIXED · 2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rails
dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' rails)" ge "2:6.1.7.3+dfsg-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.