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GHSA-w3q8-m492-4pwp
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Impact
The invites feature allows users to accept the invitation for an unlimited amount of time through the password reset functionality.
When using the password reset functionality, the devise_invitable gem always accepts the pending invitation if the user has been invited as shown in this piece of code within the devise_invitable gem:
https://github.com/scambra/devise_invitable/blob/41f58970ff76fb64382a9b9ea1bd530f7c3adab2/lib/devise_invitable/models.rb#L198
The only check done here is if the user has been invited but the code does not ensure that the pending invitation is still valid as defined by the invite_for expiry period as explained in the gem's documentation:
https://github.com/scambra/devise_invitable#model-configuration-
invite_for: The period the generated invitation token is valid. After this period, the invited resource won’t be able to accept the invitation. Wheninvite_foris0(the default), the invitation won’t expire.
Decidim sets this configuration to 2.weeks so this configuration should be respected:
https://github.com/decidim/decidim/blob/d2d390578050772d1bdb6d731395f1afc39dcbfc/decidim-core/config/initializers/devise.rb#L134
The bug is in the devise_invitable gem and should be fixed there and the dependency should be upgraded in Decidim once the fix becomes available.
Patches
Update devise_invitable to version 2.0.9 or above by running the following command:
$ bundle update devise_invitable
Workarounds
The invitations can be cancelled directly from the database by running the following command from the Rails console:
> Decidim::User.invitation_not_accepted.update_all(invitation_token: nil)
References
OWASP ASVS V4.0.3-2.3.1
This bug has existed in the devise_invitable gem since this commit which was first included in the v0.4.rc3 release of this gem:
https://github.com/scambra/devise_invitable/commit/94d859c7de0829bf63f679ae5dd3cab2b866a098
All versions since then are affected.
This gem was first introduced at its version ~> 1.7.0 to the decidim-admin gem in this commit which was first included in the v0.0.1.alpha3 release of Decidim:
https://github.com/decidim/decidim/commit/073e60e2e4224dd81815a784002ebba30f2ebb34
It was first introduced at its version ~> 1.7.0 to the decidim-system gem in this commit which was also first included in the v0.0.1.alpha3 release of Decidim:
https://github.com/decidim/decidim/commit/b12800717a689c295a9ea680a38ca9f823d2c454
Credits
This issue was discovered in City of Helsinki's security audit against Decidim 0.27 done during September 2023. The security audit was implemented by Deloitte Finland.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs high-level or administrative privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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