Vulnerabilities in pkg:gem/wicked

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rprj-g6xc-p5gq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4413 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Wicked libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves wicked gem contains path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.1.

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pkg:gem/wicked

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Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:gem/wicked. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-rprj-g6xc-p5gq CVE-2013-4413 MODERATE Wicked gem contains Path traversal vulnerability

CVE-2013-4413 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4413
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rprj-g6xc-p5gq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Wicked
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4413

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

wicked fixed: 1.0.1 
Upgrade wicked to 1.0.1
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 wicked

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-4413, inspect your project dependencies for Wicked:

inspect dependencies for wicked

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wicked in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.1), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Wicked, 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 Wicked gem prior to v1.0.1 allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system via a vulnerability in `controller/concerns/render_redirect.rb`. An attacker can send a specially-crafted URL request containing `%2E%2E%2F` directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files on the system.

CVE-2013-4413 Affected Wicked Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
wicked
gem/wicked
RubyGems
< 1.0.1
1.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4413 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4413
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/schneems/wicked/commit/fe31bb2533fffc9d098c69ebeb7afc3b80509f53
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/877... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87783
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rprj-g6xc-p5gq
Wicked Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/wicked/CVE-2013-4413.yml
Wicked Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/schneems/wicked
Wicked Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210508170740/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62891
seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/43 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4413?
CVE-2013-4413 is a security vulnerability in Wicked involving Wicked gem contains Path traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Wicked versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.1 across affected packages: wicked.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4413?
Upgrading to 1.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wicked affected?
Yes, wicked is affected in releases prior to 1.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4413?
CVE-2013-4413 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-4413?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for wicked'. 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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