CVE-2024-25122: sidekiq-unique-jobs is an open source project which prevents simultaneous Sidekiq jobs with the same unique ar

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-25122 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting sidekiq-unique-jobs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sidekiq-unique-jobs is an open source project which prevents simultaneous Sidekiq jobs with the same unique arguments to run. Specially crafted GET request parameters handled by any of the following endpoints of sidekiq-unique-jobs' "admin" web UI, allow a super-user attacker, or an unwitting, but authorized, victim, who has received a disguised / crafted link, to successfully execute malicious code, which could potentially steal cookies, session

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: mhenrixon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-13 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mhenrixon sidekiq-unique-jobs UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.1.33 · >= 8.0.0 and < 8.0.7

Fixed in: 7.1.33, 8.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sidekiq-unique-jobs || rpm -q sidekiq-unique-jobs || sidekiq-unique-jobs --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sidekiq-unique-jobs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sidekiq-unique-jobs

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 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sidekiq-unique-jobs sudo apt install sidekiq-unique-jobs=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold sidekiq-unique-jobs

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sidekiq-unique-jobs sudo dnf downgrade sidekiq-unique-jobs-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sidekiq-unique-jobs

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.

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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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-25122?

sidekiq-unique-jobs: upgrade to 7.1.33, 8.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25122 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25122 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-2024-25122 affect?

CVE-2024-25122 affects sidekiq-unique-jobs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). sidekiq-unique-jobs is an open source project which prevents simultaneous Sidekiq jobs with the same unique arguments to run. Specially crafted GET request parameters handled by any of the following endpoints of sidekiq-unique-jobs' "admin"

How urgent is CVE-2024-25122?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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