CVE-2017-14163 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Mahara before 15.04.14, 16.x before 16.04.8, 16.10.x before 16.10.5, and 17.x before 17.04.3. When one closes the browser without logging out of Mahara, the value in the usr_session table is not removed. If someone were to open a browser, visit the Mahara site, and adjust the 'mahara' cookie to the old value, they can get access to the user's account.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mahara	Mahara	15.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-384

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1701978Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1701978Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14163?

CVE-2017-14163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Mahara before 15.04.14, 16.x before 16.04.8, 16.10.x before 16.10.5, and 17.x before 17.04.3. When one closes the browser without logging out of Mahara, the value in the usr...

How severe is CVE-2017-14163?

CVE-2017-14163 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14163?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mahara Mahara.