CVE-2026-33167 Details
Description
Action Pack is a Rubygem for building web applications on the Rails framework. In versions on the 8.1 branch prior to 8.1.2.1, the debug exceptions page does not properly escape exception messages. A carefully crafted exception message could inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript into the page, leading to XSS. This affects applications with detailed exception pages enabled (`config.consider_all_requests_local = true`), which is the default in development. Version 8.1.2.1 contains a patch.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Action Pack component of Ruby on Rails, specifically in versions 8.1 prior to 8.1.2.1. The issue arises because the debug exceptions page fails to properly escape exception messages. This flaw allows a carefully crafted exception message to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript into the page. The vulnerability affects applications with detailed exception pages enabled, which is the default setting in development.
Users can upgrade to Action Pack version 8.1.2.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| rubyonrails rails | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.2.1 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |