CVE-2008-7310: Spree Spree Does Not Properly Restrict Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7h48-m3rw-vr27
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-7310 is a MODERATE spree does not properly restrict vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Spree libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves spree does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.0.

CVE-2008-7310 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-7310
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7h48-m3rw-vr27
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Spree
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-7310

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: 0.4.0 
Upgrade spree to 0.4.0
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 spree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2008-7310, 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 0.4.0), 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 General Security Weakness. 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

Spree 0.2.0 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes, which allows remote attackers to set the Order state value and bypass the intended payment step via a modified URL, related to a "mass assignment" vulnerability.

CVE-2008-7310 Affected Spree Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
spree
gem/spree
RubyGems
< 0.4.0
0.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2008-7310 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7310
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/spree/CVE-2008-7310.yml
Spree Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spree/spree
Spree Security Information SECURITY
https://spreecommerce.com/blog/security-vulnerability-mass-assignment
web.archive.org/web/20080925003904/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20080925003904/http://railspikes.com/2008/9/22/is-your-rails-application-safe-from-mass-assignment
Spree Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20101128024717/http://spreecommerce.com/blog/2008/09/16/security-vulnerability-mass-assignment-of-order-params
railspikes.com/2008/9/22/is-your-r... WEB
http://railspikes.com/2008/9/22/is-your-rails-application-safe-from-mass-assignment
Spree Security Information SECURITY
http://spreecommerce.com/blog/2008/09/16/security-vulnerability-mass-assignment-of-order-params

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7310?
CVE-2008-7310 is a security vulnerability in Spree involving Spree does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes under General Security Weakness.
Which Spree versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.0 across affected packages: spree.
What version fixes CVE-2008-7310?
Upgrading to 0.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spree affected?
Yes, spree is affected in releases prior to 0.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-7310?
CVE-2008-7310 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2008-7310?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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