#VU56687 Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag in GLPI


Published: 2021-09-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56687

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39210

CWE-ID: CWE-1004

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GLPI
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: glpi-project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the cookie used to store the autologin cookie (when a user uses the "remember me" feature) is accessible by scripts. A remote authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GLPI: 9.1 - 9.5.5, 0.20 - 0.90.5


External links
http://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxq-4c5f-m4v2
http://huntr.dev/bounties/b2e99a41-b904-419f-a274-ae383e4925f2/
http://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.6


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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