CVE-2013-1801: Httparty HTTParty Does Not Restrict Casts Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mgx3-27hr-mfgp
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CWE-74
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1801 is a HIGH httparty does not restrict casts vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Httparty libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves httparty does not restrict casts of string values. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.0.

CVE-2013-1801 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1801
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mgx3-27hr-mfgp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Httparty
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-1801

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

httparty fixed: 0.10.0 
Upgrade httparty to 0.10.0
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 httparty

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-1801, inspect your project dependencies for Httparty:

inspect dependencies for httparty

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Httparty in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.0), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Httparty, 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

The httparty gem 0.9.0 and earlier for Ruby does not properly restrict casts of string values, which might allow remote attackers to conduct object-injection attacks and execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) by leveraging Action Pack support for YAML type conversion, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2013-0156.

CVE-2013-1801 Affected Httparty Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
httparty
gem/httparty
RubyGems
< 0.10.0
0.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-1801 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1801
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jnunemaker/httparty/commit/53a812426dd32108d6cba4272b493aa03bc8c031
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=917229
Httparty Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jnunemaker/httparty
Httparty Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/httparty/CVE-2013-1801.yml
Httparty Security Information SECURITY
https://support.cloud.engineyard.com/entries/22915701-january-14-2013-security-vulnerabilities-httparty-extlib-crack-nori-update-these-gems-immediately
Httparty Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229101716/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1801?
CVE-2013-1801 is a security vulnerability in Httparty involving HTTParty does not restrict casts of string values under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Httparty versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.0 across affected packages: httparty.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1801?
Upgrading to 0.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is httparty affected?
Yes, httparty is affected in releases prior to 0.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1801?
CVE-2013-1801 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-1801?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for httparty'. 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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