What is GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in activerecord-jdbc-adapter (rubygems), affecting versions < 1.2.8. It is fixed in 1.2.8. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.

Which versions of activerecord-jdbc-adapter are affected by GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

activerecord-jdbc-adapter (rubygems) versions < 1.2.8 is affected.

Is there a fix for GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

Yes. GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is fixed in 1.2.8. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 in activerecord-jdbc-adapter

Q: Which versions of activerecord-jdbc-adapter are affected by GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

activerecord-jdbc-adapter (rubygems) versions < 1.2.8 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

Yes. GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is fixed in 1.2.8. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538?

Upgrade activerecord-jdbc-adapter to 1.2.8 or later.

Summary

ActiveRecord-JDBC-Adapter (AR-JDBC) lib/arjdbc/jdbc/adapter.rb sql.gsub() Function SQL Injection

ActiveRecord-JDBC-Adapter (AR-JDBC) contains a flaw that may allow carrying out an SQL injection attack. The issue is due to the sql.gsub() function in lib/arjdbc/jdbc/adapter.rb not properly sanitizing user-supplied input before using it in SQL queries. This may allow a remote attacker to inject or manipulate SQL queries in the back-end database, allowing for the manipulation or disclosure of arbitrary data.

Impact

Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access. Typical impact: data disclosure or modification.

Affected versions

activerecord-jdbc-adapter (< 1.2.8)

Security releases

activerecord-jdbc-adapter → 1.2.8 (rubygems)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade activerecord-jdbc-adapter to 1.2.8 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538? GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in activerecord-jdbc-adapter (rubygems), affecting versions < 1.2.8. It is fixed in 1.2.8. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.
Which versions of activerecord-jdbc-adapter are affected by GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538? activerecord-jdbc-adapter (rubygems) versions < 1.2.8 is affected.
Is there a fix for GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538? Yes. GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is fixed in 1.2.8. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix GHSA-5QW5-WF2Q-F538? Upgrade activerecord-jdbc-adapter to 1.2.8 or later.