#VU71735 Session Fixation in http-kernel - CVE-2022-24894

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71735

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24894

CWE-ID: CWE-384

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
http-kernel
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Symfony

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the cookie headers are stored in HttpCache. A remote attacker can retrieve the victim's session.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

http-kernel: 2.0.0 - 6.2.5

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External links
https://github.com/symfony/symfony/security/advisories/GHSA-h7vf-5wrv-9fhv

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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