Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in IBM Concert Software - CVE-2024-43180
Published: May 8, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU108792
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43180
CWE-ID: CWE-614
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM Concert Software
IBM Concert Software
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM Concert does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43180
Install updates from vendor's website.