Vulnerability Description
In Pow (Hex package) before 1.0.16, the use of Plug.Session in Pow.Plug.Session is susceptible to session fixation attacks if a persistent session store is used for Plug.Session, such as Redis or a database. Cookie store, which is used in most Phoenix apps, doesn't have this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powauth | Pow | < 1.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#v1016-2020-01-07Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/commit/578ffd3d8bb8e8a26077b644222186b108da4PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/security/advisories/GHSA-v2wf-c3j6-wpvwThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#v1016-2020-01-07Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/commit/578ffd3d8bb8e8a26077b644222186b108da4PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danschultzer/pow/security/advisories/GHSA-v2wf-c3j6-wpvwThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5205?
CVE-2020-5205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Pow (Hex package) before 1.0.16, the use of Plug.Session in Pow.Plug.Session is susceptible to session fixation attacks if a persistent session store is used for Plug.Session, such as Redis or a da...
How severe is CVE-2020-5205?
CVE-2020-5205 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-2020-5205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powauth Pow.