CVE-2023-26153 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE record details a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-26153, which was published on October 6, 2023, by the assigner organization Snyk. The vulnerability is related to a command injection issue in versions of the geokit-rails package prior to 2.5.0.

Understanding CVE-2023-26153

The vulnerability exposed in CVE-2023-26153 affects the geokit-rails package versions before 2.5.0. It stems from unsafe deserialization of YAML within the 'geo_location' cookie, allowing for remote exploitation via a malicious cookie value. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a base score of 8.3 according to the CVSS v3.1 metrics.

What is CVE-2023-26153?

The CVE-2023-26153 vulnerability involves a command injection issue in geokit-rails versions prior to 2.5.0. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary commands on the host system by manipulating the 'geo_location' cookie with a malicious payload.

The Impact of CVE-2023-26153

The exploitation of CVE-2023-26153 could result in unauthorized command execution on the affected host system. This could lead to further compromise of the system, unauthorized data access, and potential disruptions to the system's operation.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-26153

The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78: Command Injection and has a high base severity due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in geokit-rails versions before 2.5.0 arises from insecure YAML deserialization within the 'geo_location' cookie, enabling malicious actors to execute arbitrary commands remotely.

Affected Systems and Versions

The geokit-rails package versions less than 2.5.0 are affected by this vulnerability. Systems using these versions are at risk of exploitation if proper mitigation measures are not implemented.

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitation of CVE-2023-26153 involves crafting a malicious payload within the 'geo_location' cookie, which upon deserialization, leads to the execution of unauthorized commands on the host system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Addressing CVE-2023-26153 requires immediate action to mitigate the risk of exploitation and ensure the security of affected systems.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to geokit-rails version 2.5.0 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
Avoid accepting and processing unsafe user input to prevent command injection attacks.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive system functionalities that can be abused by attackers.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update dependencies and packages to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent common injection attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and remediate potential security loopholes.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the geokit-rails project to promptly apply patches and security fixes to safeguard against known vulnerabilities. Regularly monitor security sources for any new developments related to this CVE.