CVE-2024-21654

rubygems.org MFA Bypass through password reset function could allow account takeover

Description

Rubygems.org is the Ruby community's gem hosting service. Rubygems.org users with MFA enabled would normally be protected from account takeover in the case of email account takeover. However, a workaround on the forgotten password form allows an attacker to bypass the MFA requirement and takeover the account. This vulnerability has been patched in commit 0b3272a.

Categories

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: rubygems rubygems.org
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/security/advisories/GHSA-4v23-vj8h-7jp2 patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/commit/0b3272ac17b45748ee0d1867c49867c7deb26565 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21654?
CVE-2024-21654 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21654?
To fix CVE-2024-21654, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-21654 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21654 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21654?
CVE-2024-21654 affects rubygems rubygems.org.
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