Vulnerability Description
aio-libs aiohttp-session contains a Session Fixation vulnerability in load_session function for RedisStorage (see: https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/blob/master/aiohttp_session/redis_storage.py#L42) that can result in Session Hijacking. This attack appear to be exploitable via Any method that allows setting session cookies (?session=<>, or meta tags or script tags with Set-Cookie).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aio-Libs | Aiohttp Session | < 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/blob/master/aiohttp_session/redis_stThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/issues/272ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/blob/master/aiohttp_session/redis_stThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/issues/272ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000519?
CVE-2018-1000519 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). aio-libs aiohttp-session contains a Session Fixation vulnerability in load_session function for RedisStorage (see: https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp-session/blob/master/aiohttp_session/redis_storage...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000519?
CVE-2018-1000519 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000519?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aio-Libs Aiohttp Session.