Vulnerability Description
Sympa before 6.2.62 relies on a cookie parameter for certain security objectives, but does not ensure that this parameter exists and has an unpredictable value. Specifically, the cookie parameter is both a salt for stored passwords and an XSS protection mechanism.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sympa | Sympa | < 6.2.62 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa-community.github.io/blob/master/securitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/issues/1091Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.sympa.community/security/2021-001.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa-community.github.io/blob/master/securitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/issues/1091Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.sympa.community/security/2021-001.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Sympa before 6.2.62 relies on a cookie parameter for certain security objectives, but does not ensure that this parameter exists and has an unpredictable value. Specifically, the cookie parameter is b...
How severe is CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-46900?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sympa Sympa.