CVE-2013-7222 — fat_free_crm
Fix: fatfreecrm/fat_free_crm@93c182dCVE-2013-7222 is a CWE-310 vulnerability in fat_free_crm. 2 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for fat_free_crm — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Fat Free CRM has fixed token value
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
fat_free_crmReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects RubyGems packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
config/initializers/secret_token.rb in Fat Free CRM before 0.12.1 has a fixed FatFreeCRM::Application.config.secret_token value, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof signed cookies by referring to the key in the source code.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💎RubyGems | fat_free_crm | all versions | 0.12.1bundle update fat_free_crm --conservative |
Affected Products
fat free crmfatfreecrmResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for fat_free_crm, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update fat_free_crm to 0.12.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-7222 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-7222 in your dependencies?
Find it across RubyGems, including transitive dependencies.