CVE-2008-4122
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2008-4122 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla! 1.5.8 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Joomla! 1.5.8 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | 1.5.8 |
References
- http://int21.de/cve/CVE-2008-4122-joomla.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4794Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499295/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499354/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://int21.de/cve/CVE-2008-4122-joomla.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4794Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499295/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499354/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-4122?
Joomla! 1.5.8 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.
How severe is CVE-2008-4122?
CVE-2008-4122 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4122?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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