CVE-2011-10026: Spree Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x485-rhg3-cqr4
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-10026 is a CRITICAL remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Spree libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves spree commerce is vulnerable to rce through search api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.50.0.

CVE-2011-10026 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-10026
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x485-rhg3-cqr4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Spree
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-10026

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spree 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 fixed: 0.50.0 
Upgrade spree to 0.50.0
rd_searchlogic fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade rd_searchlogic to Latest secure release
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2011-10026, inspect your project dependencies for Spree:

inspect dependencies for spree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spree in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.50.0), 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Spree, 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

Spreecommerce versions prior to 0.50.x contain a remote command execution vulnerability in the API's search functionality. Improper input sanitation allows attackers to inject arbitrary shell commands via the search[instance_eval] parameter, which is dynamically invoked using Ruby’s send method. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute commands on the server.

CVE-2011-10026 Affected Spree Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.50.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
spree
gem/spree
RubyGems
≥ 0.30.0.beta1
< 0.50.0
0.50.0
rd_searchlogic
gem/rd_searchlogic
RubyGems
≤ 3.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2011-10026 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-10026
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spree/spree/commit/0a9a360c590829d8a377ceae0cf997bbbbcc2df4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spree/spree/commit/3b559e7219f3681184be409ad00cd34a34a37978
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rd_searchlogic/CVE-2011-10026.yml
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/spree/CVE-2011-10026.yml
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spree
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spree/spree
raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-f... WEB
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/spree_searchlogic_exec.rb
Spree Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111120023342/http://spreecommerce.com/blog/2011/04/19/security-fixes
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17199 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17199
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spreecom... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spreecommerce-api-rce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-10026?
CVE-2011-10026 is a security vulnerability in Spree involving Spree Commerce is vulnerable to RCE through Search API under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Spree versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.50.0 across affected packages: spree, rd_searchlogic.
What version fixes CVE-2011-10026?
Upgrading to 0.50.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spree affected?
Yes, spree is affected in releases prior to 0.50.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.50.0 or later.
Is rd_searchlogic affected?
Yes, rd_searchlogic is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-10026?
CVE-2011-10026 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2011-10026?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for spree'. 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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