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Attackers exploit critical Rails flaw as patch leaves RCE gap open
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Ruby on Rails actively exploited targets applications using libvips for Active Storage image processing with untrusted user uploads. The initial patch blocks the main file-read exploit but leaves a secondary deserialization path open, enabling remote code execution if attackers have a valid signature.
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Your Rails app is not safe just because it’s patched. You must verify if your image upload flow uses libvips and untrusted inputs because attackers can still run code if they hold a valid signature. Act now to audit and monitor upload pipelines for suspicious MATLAB-labeled files.
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