Web2py up to 2.14.1 gluon/utils.py secure_load Stored deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Web2py up to 2.14.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function secure_load of the file gluon/utils.py. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization (Stored). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-3957. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Web2py up to 2.14.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function secure_load of the file gluon/utils.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability (Stored). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The secure_load function in gluon/utils.py in web2py before 2.14.2 uses pickle.loads to deserialize session information stored in cookies, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging knowledge of encryption_key.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2016. The weakness was published 02/06/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at devco.re. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3957 since 04/05/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 672 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.14.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-112873 and VDB-112874. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Web2py

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Deserialization / Stored
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web2py 2.14.2

Timelineinfo

04/05/2016 🔍
04/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
02/06/2018 +672 days 🔍
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02/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/03/2023 +1822 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-4030-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-3957 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3957
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112875
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2018 08:25
Updated: 02/03/2023 16:14
Changes: 02/07/2018 08:25 (61), 01/02/2020 08:07 (1), 02/03/2023 16:14 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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