CVE-2018-12071 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-12071?

CVE-2018-12071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A Session Fixation issue exists in CodeIgniter before 3.1.9 because session.use_strict_mode in the Session Library was mishandled.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-12071?

CVE-2018-12071 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12071?

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

Vulnerability Description

A Session Fixation issue exists in CodeIgniter before 3.1.9 because session.use_strict_mode in the Session Library was mishandled.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codeigniter	Codeigniter	< 3.1.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-384

References

https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/commit/800a20d6c4662d99ae0988b2f8f2238bb8
https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12071?

CVE-2018-12071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A Session Fixation issue exists in CodeIgniter before 3.1.9 because session.use_strict_mode in the Session Library was mishandled.

How severe is CVE-2018-12071?

CVE-2018-12071 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12071?

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