CVE-2022-36073 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-36073, a high-severity vulnerability in RubyGems that allows attackers to change account emails, potentially leading to unauthorized access and gem publishing.
RubyGems.org is the Ruby community gem host. A vulnerability allowed attackers to change account emails, potentially leading to unauthorized access to API keys and unauthorized publishing of gems.
Understanding CVE-2022-36073
A bug in password & email change confirmation code in RubyGems.org enabled attackers to manipulate account emails, potentially compromising user accounts.
What is CVE-2022-36073?
CVE-2022-36073 in RubyGems allows attackers to change account emails, potentially gaining access to API keys and unauthorized publishing of gems.
The Impact of CVE-2022-36073
The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to user accounts, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data stored within RubyGems.org.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-36073
The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.3, indicating a high severity level with low attack complexity and privileges required. The attack vector is through the network.
Vulnerability Description
A flaw in the password & email change confirmation code allowed attackers to change account emails, potentially granting unauthorized access.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability impacts RubyGems.org versions below commit number 90c9e6aac2d91518b479c51d48275c57de492d4d.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by changing account emails, gaining access to API keys, and publishing unauthorized gems.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-36073.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users should ensure that their RubyGems.org account email is secure and monitor account activities for any suspicious changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enforcing strong account security measures, such as two-factor authentication, can help prevent unauthorized access to accounts.
Patching and Updates
Users are advised to update to versions containing the patch for CVE-2022-36073 to mitigate the vulnerability and enhance the security of their RubyGems.org accounts.