CVE-2021-41274 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

solidus_auth_devise

is susceptible to a critical CSRF vulnerability, allowing malicious actors to take over user accounts. Immediate update to version

2.5.4

is crucial.

Understanding CVE-2021-41274

What is CVE-2021-41274?

CVE-2021-41274 is an authentication bypass caused by a CSRF weakness in

solidus_auth_devise

, compromising user accounts in affected versions.

The Impact of CVE-2021-41274

The vulnerability has a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality and integrity, allowing attackers to execute user account takeovers.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-41274

Vulnerability Description

solidus_auth_devise

: authentication services for Solidus webstore, using the Devise gem
CSRF vulnerability in affected versions

Affected Systems and Versions

Product:

solidus_auth_devise

by

solidusio

Versions:

>= 1.0.0, < 2.5.4

Applications using frontend component of

solidus_auth_devise

Exploitation Mechanism

CSRF vulnerability allowing user account takeover

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version

2.5.4

of

solidus_auth_devise

Change the strategy to

:exception

if unable to update

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and apply security patches
Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Promptly follow version updates and security advisories