Active Storage 5.2.0 image_processing code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Active Storage 5.2.0. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument image_processing results in code injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-21831. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Active Storage 5.2.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument image_processing with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/26/2022 as GHSA-w749-p3v6-hccq. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-21831 since 12/10/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-1564). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2021 🔍
05/26/2022 +166 days 🔍
05/26/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/29/2026 +1403 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-w749-p3v6-hccq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-21831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-200814
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2022 20:55
Updated: 03/29/2026 03:13
Changes: 05/26/2022 20:55 (37), 06/01/2022 11:16 (1), 03/29/2026 03:13 (15)
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