CVE-2013-0155: Activerecord Active Record Allows Bypassing Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gppp-5xc5-wfpx
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-0155 is a MODERATE active record allows bypassing of vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Activerecord libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves active record allows bypassing of database-query restrictions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.19, 3.1.10, 3.2.11.

CVE-2013-0155 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-0155
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gppp-5xc5-wfpx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Activerecord
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-0155

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

activerecord fixed: 3.0.19 
Upgrade activerecord to 3.0.19
activerecord fixed: 3.1.10 
Upgrade activerecord to 3.1.10
activerecord fixed: 3.2.11 
Upgrade activerecord to 3.2.11
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 activerecord

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-0155, inspect your project dependencies for Activerecord:

inspect dependencies for activerecord

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Activerecord in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.19), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Activerecord, 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

Ruby on Rails 3.0.x before 3.0.19, 3.1.x before 3.1.10, and 3.2.x before 3.2.11 does not properly consider differences in parameter handling between the Active Record component and the JSON implementation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended database-query restrictions and perform NULL checks or trigger missing WHERE clauses via a crafted request, as demonstrated by certain "[nil]" values, a related issue to CVE-2012-2660 and CVE-2012-2694.

CVE-2013-0155 Affected Activerecord Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.193.1.103.2.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
activerecord
gem/activerecord
RubyGems
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.0.19
3.0.19
activerecord
gem/activerecord
RubyGems
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.10
3.1.10
activerecord
gem/activerecord
RubyGems
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.2.11
3.2.11

References

NVD — CVE-2013-0155 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0155
Activerecord Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/activerecord/CVE-2013-0155.yml
Activerecord Security Information SECURITY
https://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/bc6f13dafe130ee9?dmode=source&output=gplain
ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-13-... WEB
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-036-01A
Activerecord Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jun/msg00000.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00079.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00081.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00082.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00003.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-01... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0154.html
support.apple.com/kb/ht5784 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5784
Activerecord Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2609

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0155?
CVE-2013-0155 is a security vulnerability in Activerecord involving Active Record allows bypassing of database-query restrictions under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Activerecord versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.19, 3.1.10, 3.2.11 across affected packages: activerecord.
What version fixes CVE-2013-0155?
Upgrading to 3.0.19, 3.1.10, 3.2.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is activerecord affected?
Yes, activerecord is affected in releases prior to 3.0.19, 3.1.10, 3.2.11. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.19, 3.1.10, 3.2.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-0155?
CVE-2013-0155 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-0155?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for activerecord'. 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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