CVE-2020-26223 : Security Advisory and Response

Spree is an open-source e-commerce solution built with Ruby on Rails. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization by exploiting the API v2 Order Status endpoint.

Understanding CVE-2020-26223

This CVE identifies an authorization bypass vulnerability in Spree affecting specific versions.

What is CVE-2020-26223?

Spree, versions 3.7 to 4.1.12, are vulnerable to an authorization bypass issue when querying the API v2 Order Status endpoint with an empty string as an Order token.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26223

CVSS Score: 7.7 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26223

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Spree allows unauthorized access to the API v2 Order Status endpoint by passing an empty string as an Order token.

Affected Systems and Versions

Spree versions >= 3.7.0, < 3.7.13
Spree versions >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5
Spree versions >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.12

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by querying the API v2 Order Status endpoint with an empty string as the Order token.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-26223 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Spree to patched versions: 3.7.11, 4.0.4, or 4.1.11
Monitor and restrict access to the API v2 Order Status endpoint

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Spree to the latest versions
Implement strong authorization mechanisms and access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply the patches provided by Spree to fix the authorization bypass vulnerability