CVE-2013-7134: High severity Phusion Juvia vulnerability
Juvia uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging the secret key in app/config/initializers/secrettoken.rb, related to cookies.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Change the secret key in app/config/initializers/secret_token.rb so each Juvia installation uses a different (installation-specific) secret key for cookies.
Juvia (secret_token.rb / cookies secret key) secret key used for application cookies = Use a unique secret key per installation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7134?
CVE-2013-7134 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of key exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7134?
To fix CVE-2013-7134, reconfigure your application to use unique secret keys for each installation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7134?
CVE-2013-7134 is a security vulnerability related to inappropriate handling of secret keys in Juvia.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-7134?
CVE-2013-7134 affects all installations of Phusion Juvia using the same secret key.
What can attackers do with CVE-2013-7134?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2013-7134 to manipulate authentication cookies and potentially gain unauthorized access.