Vulnerability Description
mod_auth_mellon before 0.13.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack, where a user with access to one web site running on a server can copy their session cookie to a different web site on the same server to get access to that site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uninett | Mod Auth Mellon | <= 0.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96843
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.13.1Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sympa.uninett.no/lists/uninett.no/arc/modmellon/2017-03/msg00008.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96843
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.13.1Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sympa.uninett.no/lists/uninett.no/arc/modmellon/2017-03/msg00008.htmlNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6807?
CVE-2017-6807 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). mod_auth_mellon before 0.13.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack, where a user with access to one web site running on a server can copy their session cookie to a different web site ...
How severe is CVE-2017-6807?
CVE-2017-6807 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6807?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uninett Mod Auth Mellon.