CVE-2025-61919: Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-61919 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting rack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface. Prior to versions 2.2.20, 3.1.18, and 3.2.3, `Rack::Request#POST` reads the entire request body into memory for `Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded`, calling `rack.input.read(nil)` without enforcing a length or cap. Large request bodies can therefore be buffered completely into process memory before parsing, leading to denial of service (DoS) through memory exhaustion. Users should upgrade

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2025-10-10
Last modified	2026-10-19

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

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rack rack UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.20 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.1.18 · >= 3.2.0 and < 3.2.3

Fixed in: 2.2.20, 3.1.18, 3.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rack || rpm -q rack || rack --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rack

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 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rack sudo apt install rack=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold rack

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

dnf --showduplicates list rack sudo dnf downgrade rack-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rack

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-61919?

rack: upgrade to 2.2.20, 3.1.18, 3.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-61919 being exploited?

CVE-2025-61919 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-2025-61919 affect?

CVE-2025-61919 affects rack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface. Prior to versions 2.2.20, 3.1.18, and 3.2.3, `Rack::Request#POST` reads the entire request body into memory for `Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded`, calling `rack.input.read(nil)` w

How urgent is CVE-2025-61919?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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