SB2021120203 - Insufficient Session Expiration in Zulip



SB2021120203 - Insufficient Session Expiration in Zulip

Published: December 2, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021120203
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Insufficient Session Expiration (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43791)

CWE-ID: CWE-613 - Insufficient Session Expiration

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient session expiration issue. A remote non-authenticated attacker can use expired invitations, self-registrations, or realm creation links.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.