CVE-2014-0046: Ember source Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4q53-fqhc-cr46
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0046 is a LOW remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Ember source libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves ember-source cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.0.beta.6.

CVE-2014-0046 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0046
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4q53-fqhc-cr46
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Ember source
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0046

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ember source dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ember-source fixed: 1.2.2 
Upgrade ember-source to 1.2.2
ember-source fixed: 1.3.2 
Upgrade ember-source to 1.3.2
ember-source fixed: 1.4.0.beta.6 
Upgrade ember-source to 1.4.0.beta.6
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for ember-source

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-0046, inspect your project dependencies for Ember source:

inspect dependencies for ember-source

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ember source in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Ember source, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the link-to helper in Ember.js 1.2.x before 1.2.2, 1.3.x before 1.3.2, and 1.4.x before 1.4.0-beta.6, when used in non-block form, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title attribute.

CVE-2014-0046 Affected Ember source Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.21.3.21.4.0.beta.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ember-source
gem/ember-source
RubyGems
≥ 1.2.0
< 1.2.2
1.2.2
ember-source
gem/ember-source
RubyGems
≥ 1.3.0
< 1.3.2
1.3.2
ember-source
gem/ember-source
RubyGems
≥ 1.4.0.beta.1
< 1.4.0.beta.6
1.4.0.beta.6

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0046 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0046
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/emberjs/ember.js/commit/45ee8df2a0efc0afe233d6b9b17045782a2e6b2d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/emberjs/ember.js/commit/94b28b8773acf894c4d7d7fccf4411a706292436
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/emberjs/ember.js/commit/ab3199e68e1d0fc3c8f7f453cd38c51fe02af90b
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/912... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91242
Ember source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/emberjs/ember.js
Ember source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/ember-source/CVE-2014-0046.yml
groups.google.com/forum/ WEB
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/ember-security/1h6FRgr8lXQ
Ember source Release RELEASE
http://emberjs.com/blog/2014/02/07/ember-security-releases.html
secunia.com/advisories/56965 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/56965
Ember source Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/14/6
Ember source Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0046?
CVE-2014-0046 is a security vulnerability in Ember source involving ember-source Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Ember source versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.0.beta.6 across affected packages: ember-source.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0046?
Upgrading to 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.0.beta.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ember-source affected?
Yes, ember-source is affected in releases prior to 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.0.beta.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.0.beta.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0046?
CVE-2014-0046 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2014-0046?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for ember-source'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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