CVE-2018-6009 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Yii Framework 2.x before 2.0.14, the switchIdentity function in web/User.php did not regenerate the CSRF token upon a change of identity.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yiiframework	Yiiframework	2.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/commit/6c0540aa2d6e0fe0fa89e4fd35bba4be5d6cece7PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/commit/6c0540aa2d6e0fe0fa89e4fd35bba4be5d6cece7PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6009?

CVE-2018-6009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Yii Framework 2.x before 2.0.14, the switchIdentity function in web/User.php did not regenerate the CSRF token upon a change of identity.

How severe is CVE-2018-6009?

CVE-2018-6009 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-2018-6009?

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