CVE-2009-20001
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2009-20001 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.5. It associates a unique cookie string with each user. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.5. It associates a unique cookie string with each user. This string is not reset upon logout (i.e., the user session is still considered valid and active), allowing an attacker who somehow gained access to a user's cookie to login as them.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | < 2.24.5 |
References
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=11296Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27976Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=11296Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27976Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-20001?
An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.5. It associates a unique cookie string with each user. This string is not reset upon logout (i.e., the user session is still considered valid and active), allowing an attacker who somehow gained access to a user's cookie to login as them.
How severe is CVE-2009-20001?
CVE-2009-20001 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-20001?
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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