CVE-2013-7225 — fat_free_crm
Fix: fatfreecrm/fat_free_crm@078035fCVE-2013-7225 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in fat_free_crm. 3 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for fat_free_crm — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Fat Free CRM vulnerable to SQL Injection
EPSS Exploitation Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in app/controllers/home_controller.rb in Fat Free CRM before 0.12.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the homepage timeline feature or (2) the activity feature.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💎RubyGems | fat_free_crm | all versions | 0.12.1bundle update fat_free_crm --conservative |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for fat_free_crm, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update fat_free_crm to 0.12.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-7225 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 Security's impact-aware SCA analyses which vulnerable code paths your application actually calls, so a match like CVE-2013-7225 can be triaged on real exposure rather than presence alone.
Tailored to CVE-2013-7225. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-7225 in your dependencies?
O3 Security finds CVE-2013-7225 across RubyGems dependencies, including transitive ones, and its impact-aware SCA ranks findings by whether your code actually calls the vulnerable path.