Session Fixation in Drupal - #VU511

 

Session Fixation in Drupal - #VU511

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU511
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-384
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Drupal
Affected software:
Drupal

Detailed vulnerability description

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.

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