CVE-2015-8314: Devise Devise Gem For Ruby Unauthorized Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-746g-3gfp-hfhw
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-312 CWE-288
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-8314 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) devise gem for ruby unauthorized vulnerability (CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Devise libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves devise gem for ruby unauthorized access using "remember me" cookie. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.4.

CVE-2015-8314 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-8314
GHSA Identifier GHSA-746g-3gfp-hfhw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Devise
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-8314

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

devise fixed: 3.5.4 
Upgrade devise to 3.5.4
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 devise

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-8314, inspect your project dependencies for Devise:

inspect dependencies for devise

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Devise in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.5.4), 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-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. In Devise, 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

Devise version before 3.5.4 uses cookies to implement a "Remember me" functionality. However, it generates the same cookie for all devices. If an attacker manages to steal a remember me cookie and the user does not change the password frequently, the cookie can be used to gain access to the application indefinitely.

CVE-2015-8314 Affected Devise Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
devise
gem/devise
RubyGems
< 3.5.4
3.5.4

References

NVD — CVE-2015-8314 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8314
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/heartcombo/devise/commit/c92996646aba2d25b2c3e235fe0c4f1a84b70d24
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-746g-3gfp-hfhw
Devise Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/heartcombo/devise
Devise Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/devise/CVE-2015-8314.yml
rubysec.com/advisories/cve-2015... WEB
https://rubysec.com/advisories/CVE-2015-8314
blog.plataformatec.com.br/2016/01/improve-rem... WEB
http://blog.plataformatec.com.br/2016/01/improve-remember-me-cookie-expiration-in-devise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8314?
CVE-2015-8314 is a security vulnerability in Devise involving Devise Gem for Ruby Unauthorized Access Using "Remember Me" Cookie under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Devise versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.4 across affected packages: devise.
What version fixes CVE-2015-8314?
Upgrading to 3.5.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is devise affected?
Yes, devise is affected in releases prior to 3.5.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8314?
CVE-2015-8314 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-8314?
CVE-2015-8314 is classified under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2015-8314?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for devise'. 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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