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CVE-2026-34785: Rack::Static prefix matching can expose unintended files under the static root

April 2, 2026

Rack::Static determines whether a request should be served as a static file using a simple string prefix check. When configured with URL prefixes such as "/css", it matches any request path that begins with that string, including unrelated paths such as "/css-config.env" or "/css-backup.sql".

As a result, files under the static root whose names merely share the configured prefix may be served unintentionally, leading to information disclosure.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-h2jq-g4cq-5ppq
  • github.com/rack/rack
  • github.com/rack/rack/security/advisories/GHSA-h2jq-g4cq-5ppq
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34785

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 3.0.0.beta1 before 3.1.21, all versions before 2.2.23, all versions starting from 3.2.0 before 3.2.6

Fixed versions

  • 2.2.23
  • 3.1.21
  • 3.2.6

Solution

Upgrade to versions 2.2.23, 3.1.21, 3.2.6 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-187: Partial String Comparison
  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Source file

gem/rack/CVE-2026-34785.yml

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