GHSA-mpwp-4h2m-765c — Vulnerability in activejob — Advisory Details
Active Job - Object injection security vulnerability
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published January 16, 2026 (269 days ago).
- Last revised February 3, 2026 — 17 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
gem install activejob -v 4.2.0.beta2
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: rubygems (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| activejob | rubygems | 0, 4.2.0.beta1 | 4.2.0.beta2 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-74
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-mpwp-4h2m-765c?
- Active Job - Object injection security vulnerability This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of MEDIUM (CVSS score: 7.5/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by GHSA-mpwp-4h2m-765c?
- GHSA-mpwp-4h2m-765c affects activejob. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against GHSA-mpwp-4h2m-765c and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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