CVE-2026-33173

MEDIUM
2026-03-23 https://github.com/rails/rails
5.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 23, 2026 - 21:00 vuln.today
Patch Released
Mar 23, 2026 - 21:00 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 23, 2026 - 20:54 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

Description

### Impact Active Storage's `DirectUploadsController` accepts arbitrary metadata from the client and persists it on the blob. Because internal flags like `identified` and `analyzed` are stored in the same metadata hash, a malicious direct-upload client could set these flags. ### Releases The fixed releases are available at the normal locations.

Analysis

Rails Active Storage's DirectUploadsController accepts and persists arbitrary client-supplied metadata on blob objects, allowing attackers to manipulate internal flags like 'identified' and 'analyzed' that should only be set by the server. This affects Ruby on Rails versions across multiple release branches (7.2.x, 8.0.x, and 8.1.x prior to the patched versions 7.2.3.1, 8.0.4.1, and 8.1.2.1), and while not currently listed in the KEV catalog, patches are available from the vendor indicating acknowledgment of the issue's validity.

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Remediation

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

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Priority Score

27
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +26
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-33173 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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