VDB-64010 · CVE-2013-3221 · EUVD-2013-3159

Ruby on Rails 3.1.0 MySQL Database Stored input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Ruby on Rails 3.1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component MySQL Database. Such manipulation leads to input validation (Stored). This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2013-3221. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ruby on Rails 3.1.0 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component MySQL Database. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability (Stored). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Active Record component in Ruby on Rails 2.3.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, and 3.2.x does not ensure that the declared data type of a database column is used during comparisons of input values to stored values in that column, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct data-type injection attacks against Ruby on Rails applications via a crafted value, as demonstrated by unintended interaction between the "typed XML" feature and a MySQL database.

The weakness was published 04/21/2013 (Website). The advisory is available at groups.google.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-3221 since 04/21/2013. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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-2013-3159). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Name

Ruby on Rails

Version

3.1.0

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Input validation / Stored
CWE: CWE-20
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/21/2013 🔍
04/21/2013 +0 days 🔍
04/21/2013 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +702 days 🔍
02/02/2026 +3968 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: groups.google.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2013-3221 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3221
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64010
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 02/02/2026 23:54
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (42), 02/19/2018 08:29 (6), 02/02/2026 23:54 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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