CVE-2012-6496: SQL injection vulnerability in the Active Record component in Ruby on Rails before 3.0.18, 3.1.x before 3.1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Ruby on Rails SQL injection issue in Active Record. Affected applications may let a remote attacker influence database queries through crafted requests, but only when application code uses certain dynamic find_by_ calls with unexpected data types. Exposure is most likely in legacy Rails 3.0, 3.1, or 3.2 applications, especially public web apps with request parameters reaching dynamic finder calls. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or specific downstream packages. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing legacy Rails applications. The issue can affect database confidentiality and integrity, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable Rails versions and risky finder patterns are present. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Rails to at least 3.0.18, 3.1.9, or 3.2.10 as appropriate.; Check Rails, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories for packaged backports or vendor-specific guidance.; Inventory legacy Rails 3 applications exposed to untrusted users..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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