Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.5. It associates a unique cookie string with each user. This string is not reset upon logout (i.e., the user session is still considered valid and active), allowing an attacker who somehow gained access to a user's cookie to login as them.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | < 2.24.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=11296Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27976ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=11296Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27976ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-20001?
CVE-2009-20001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.5. It associates a unique cookie string with each user. This string is not reset upon logout (i.e., the user session is still considered valid and activ...
How severe is CVE-2009-20001?
CVE-2009-20001 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-20001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantisbt Mantisbt.