Spree up to 1.3.2 constantize calculator_type input validation

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Spree. The impacted element is the function constantize. This manipulation of the argument calculator_type causes input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-1656. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability has been found in Spree and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function constantize. The manipulation of the argument calculator_type with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Spree Commerce 1.0.x through 1.3.2 allow remote authenticated administrators to instantiate arbitrary Ruby objects and execute arbitrary commands via the (1) payment_method parameter to core/app/controllers/spree/admin/payment_methods_controller.rb; and the (2) promotion_action parameter to promotion_actions_controller.rb, (3) promotion_rule parameter to promotion_rules_controller.rb, and (4) calculator_type parameter to promotions_controller.rb in promo/app/controllers/spree/admin/, related to unsafe use of the constantize function.

The weakness was disclosed 03/08/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared at conviso.com.br. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1656 since 02/11/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Spree

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• 1.0
• 1.0.1
• 1.0.2
• 1.0.3
• 1.0.4
• 1.0.5
• 1.0.6
• 1.0.7
• 1.1.0
• 1.1.1
• 1.1.2
• 1.1.3
• 1.1.4
• 1.1.5
• 1.1.6
• 1.2.0
• 1.2.1
• 1.2.2
• 1.2.3
• 1.2.4
• 1.3.0
• 1.3.1
• 1.3.2

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