SB2016091616 - Session Fixation in Drupal Drupal



SB2016091616 - Session Fixation in Drupal Drupal

Published: September 16, 2016 Updated: September 19, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016091616
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Session Fixation (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to fix and seize another user's session.
The weakness is caused by improper regeneration of the session ID. By using one-off link for email addresses and forgotten passwords reestablishment attackers can get access to other user's sessions.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability allows a malicious user to obtain other users' session.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.