CVE-2021-25970: Camaleon cms Camaleon CMS Insufficient Session Expiration Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-438x-2p9v-g8h9
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-613
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-25970 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) camaleon cms insufficient session expiration vulnerability (CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration) affecting Camaleon cms libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves camaleon cms insufficient session expiration vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.0.1.

CVE-2021-25970 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-25970
GHSA Identifier GHSA-438x-2p9v-g8h9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration
Affected Product Camaleon cms
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-25970

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

camaleon_cms fixed: 2.6.0.1 
Upgrade camaleon_cms to 2.6.0.1
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 camaleon_cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-25970, inspect your project dependencies for Camaleon cms:

inspect dependencies for camaleon_cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Camaleon cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.0.1), 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-613: Insufficient Session Expiration, where according to wasc, "insufficient session expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session ids for authorization.". In Camaleon cms, 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

Camaleon CMS 0.1.7 through 2.6.0 doesn’t terminate the active session of the users, even after the admin changes the user’s password. A user that was already logged in, will still have access to the application even after the password was changed. Resolved in commit `77e31bc6cdde7c951fba104aebcd5ebb3f02b030` which is included in the `2.6.0.1` release.

CVE-2021-25970 Affected Camaleon cms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
camaleon_cms
gem/camaleon_cms
RubyGems
≥ 0.1.7
< 2.6.0.1
2.6.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2021-25970 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25970
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/owen2345/camaleon-cms/commit/77e31bc6cdde7c951fba104aebcd5ebb3f02b030
Camaleon cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/owen2345/camaleon-cms
Camaleon cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/camaleon_cms/CVE-2021-25970.yml
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25970?
CVE-2021-25970 is a security vulnerability in Camaleon cms involving Camaleon CMS Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration.
Which Camaleon cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.0.1 across affected packages: camaleon_cms.
What version fixes CVE-2021-25970?
Upgrading to 2.6.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is camaleon_cms affected?
Yes, camaleon_cms is affected in releases prior to 2.6.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25970?
CVE-2021-25970 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-25970?
CVE-2021-25970 is classified under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration (According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization.").
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2021-25970?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for camaleon_cms'. 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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