HUBzero CMS through 2.2.32 accepts session identifiers from query strings and request variables instead of cookies alone, allowing unauthenticated attackers to fixate victim sessions. Attackers can o…
High CVSS 8.1
Summary
HUBzero CMS through 2.2.32 accepts session identifiers from query strings and request variables instead of cookies alone, allowing unauthenticated attackers to fixate victim sessions. Attackers can obtain a valid session identifier, send victims a crafted link containing it, and replay the identifier after the victim authenticates to hijack their account and access.
In-depth triage
No in-depth report has been generated yet (DR-003 v2 AI pipeline is under construction).
Sources
- NVD DATABASE
Original Links
- https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms
- https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/blob/v2.2.32/core/libraries/Hubzero/Session/Manager.php#L123-L132
- https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/commit/e60e8ebee5e1d38b1db1fc41bd9164b265b24356
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hubzero-cms-through-2.2.32-session-fixation-via-query-string-session-identifier
Timeline
- nvd_ingest NVD