Vulnerability Description
The activerecord-session_store (aka Active Record Session Store) component through 1.1.3 for Ruby on Rails does not use a constant-time approach when delivering information about whether a guessed session ID is valid. Consequently, remote attackers can leverage timing discrepancies to achieve a correct guess in a relatively short amount of time. This is a related issue to CVE-2019-16782.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Active Record Session Store | <= 1.1.3 |
References
- https://github.com/rails/activerecord-session_store/pull/151PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rails/activerecord-session_store/pull/151PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-25025?
CVE-2019-25025 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The activerecord-session_store (aka Active Record Session Store) component through 1.1.3 for Ruby on Rails does not use a constant-time approach when delivering information about whether a guessed ses...
How severe is CVE-2019-25025?
CVE-2019-25025 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-25025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubyonrails Active Record Session Store.