Vulnerability Description
Session fixation vulnerability in Symphony CMS 2.6.7, when session.use_only_cookies is disabled, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the PHPSESSID parameter.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getsymphony | Symphony | 2.6.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SYMPHONY-CMS-SESSION-FIXATION.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137551/Symphony-CMS-2.6.7-Session-Fixation.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538714/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91299Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/symphonycms/symphony-2/commit/b329a14adc40868965076a77210452eThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39983/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SYMPHONY-CMS-SESSION-FIXATION.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137551/Symphony-CMS-2.6.7-Session-Fixation.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538714/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91299Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/symphonycms/symphony-2/commit/b329a14adc40868965076a77210452eThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39983/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4309?
CVE-2016-4309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Session fixation vulnerability in Symphony CMS 2.6.7, when session.use_only_cookies is disabled, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the PHPSESSID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-4309?
CVE-2016-4309 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4309?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getsymphony Symphony.