CVE-2026-126082
Active Storage: Possible arbitrary file write and read in Active Storage image analysis
Description
Active Storage makes it simple to upload and reference files in cloud services and attach those files to Active Record objects. Prior to 8.1.4.1 and 8.0.5.2, a Rails application that processes attachments with ImageMagick may allow an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the server and, when attachments are stored with the Disk service, to read arbitrary files readable by the application process. Those files typically include secret_key_base and credentials for external systems, which may in turn allow escalation to remote code execution or lateral movement to those systems. ImageMagick selects a coder from the content of the file it is given, and some coders act on files named inside the image rather than on the image itself. Active Storage constrained none of ImageMagick's coders, and the ImageMagick analyzer runs when a file is attached, so an attacker who can upload a crafted file may be able to invoke one. Attaching the upload is sufficient; no variant, preview, or analyze call is required. One specific attack chain has been reported, but other attack chains may exist. An application is affected when it uses ImageMagick for Active Storage image processing through config.active_storage.variant_processor = :mini_magick, runs ImageMagick under a security policy that does not already deny the involved coders, and allows uploads from untrusted users. This issue is fixed in versions 8.1.4.1 and 8.0.5.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 10, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 10, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Rails to version 8.1.4.1 or 8.0.5.2.
- Review ImageMagick security policy settings.
- Limit untrusted user upload capabilities.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Active Storage makes it simple to upload and reference files in cloud services and attach those files to Active Record objects. Prior to 8.1.4.1 and 8.0.5.2, a Rails application that processes attachments with ImageMagick may allow an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the server and, when attachments are stored with the Disk service, to read arbitrary files readable by the application process. Those files typically include secret_key_base and credentials for external systems, which may in turn allow escalation to remote code execution or lateral movement to those systems. ImageMagick selects a coder from the content of the file it is given, and some coders act on files named inside the image rather than on the image itself. Active Storage constrained none of ImageMagick's coders, and the ImageMagick analyzer runs when a file is attached, so an attacker who can upload a crafted file may be able to invoke one. Attaching the upload is sufficient; no variant, preview, or analyze call is required. One specific attack chain has been reported, but other attack chains may exist. An application is affected when it uses ImageMagick for Active Storage image processing through config.active_storage.variant_processor = :mini_magick, runs ImageMagick under a security policy that does not already deny the involved coders, and allows uploads from untrusted users. This issue is fixed in versions 8.1.4.1 and 8.0.5.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/126xxx/CVE-2026-126082.json">CVE-2026-126082</a> Added Reference https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/468aa9a93fc98f5476b6821770f4ccfcb7f7d328 Added Reference https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/ea8c40121ce53a3d0255cd4eb6d13bfe3bc01776 Added Reference https://github.com/rails/rails/releases/tag/v8.0.5.2 Added Reference https://github.com/rails/rails/releases/tag/v8.1.4.1 Added Reference https://github.com/rails/rails/security/advisories/GHSA-f3w6-w445-fwh9