CVE-2020-26223: Spree api Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m2jr-hmc3-qmpr
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CVSS 7.7
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-26223 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Spree api libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves authorization bypass in spree. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.7.13, 4.0.5, 4.1.12.

CVE-2020-26223 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-26223
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m2jr-hmc3-qmpr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Spree api
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-26223

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

spree_api fixed: 3.7.13 
Upgrade spree_api to 3.7.13
spree_api fixed: 4.0.5 
Upgrade spree_api to 4.0.5
spree_api fixed: 4.1.12 
Upgrade spree_api to 4.1.12
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 spree_api

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-26223, inspect your project dependencies for Spree api:

inspect dependencies for spree_api

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spree api in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.7.13), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Spree api, 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

### Impact The perpetrator could query the [API v2 Order Status](https://guides.spreecommerce.org/api/v2/storefront#tag/Order-Status) endpoint with an empty string passed as an Order token ### Patches Please upgrade to 3.7.11, 4.0.4, or 4.1.11 depending on your used Spree version. Users of Spree < 3.7 are not affected. ### References Pull request with a fix and in-depth explanation - https://github.com/spree/spree/pull/10573 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@spreecommerce.org](mailto:security@spreecommerce.org)

CVE-2020-26223 Affected Spree api Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.7.134.0.54.1.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
spree_api
gem/spree_api
RubyGems
≥ 3.7.0
< 3.7.13
3.7.13
spree_api
gem/spree_api
RubyGems
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.5
4.0.5
spree_api
gem/spree_api
RubyGems
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.12
4.1.12

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/spree/spree/security/advisories/GHSA-m2jr-hmc3-qmpr
NVD — CVE-2020-26223 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26223
Spree api Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spree/spree/pull/10573
Spree api Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/spree_api/CVE-2020-26223.yml
Spree api Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spree/spree
guides.spreecommerce.org/api/v2/storefront WEB
https://guides.spreecommerce.org/api/v2/storefront#tag/Order-Status
rubygems.org/gems/spree_api/vers... WEB
https://rubygems.org/gems/spree_api/versions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26223?
CVE-2020-26223 is a security vulnerability in Spree api involving Authorization bypass in Spree under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Spree api versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.7.13, 4.0.5, 4.1.12 across affected packages: spree_api.
What version fixes CVE-2020-26223?
Upgrading to 3.7.13, 4.0.5, 4.1.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spree_api affected?
Yes, spree_api is affected in releases prior to 3.7.13, 4.0.5, 4.1.12. Upgrade your dependency to 3.7.13, 4.0.5, 4.1.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-26223?
CVE-2020-26223 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-26223?
CVE-2020-26223 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2020-26223?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for spree_api'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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