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CVE-2017-14163

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

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CVE-2017-14163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Mahara before 15.04.14, 16.x before 16.04.8, 16.10.x before 16.10.5, and 17.x before 17.04.3. When one closes the browser without logging out of Mahara, the value in the usr_session table is not removed. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Mahara before 15.04.14, 16.x before 16.04.8, 16.10.x before 16.10.5, and 17.x before 17.04.3. When one closes the browser without logging out of Mahara, the value in the usr_session table is not removed. If someone were to open a browser, visit the Mahara site, and adjust the 'mahara' cookie to the old value, they can get access to the user's account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MaharaMahara15.04Rc1
MaharaMahara15.04.0—
MaharaMahara15.04.1—
MaharaMahara15.04.2—
MaharaMahara15.04.3—
MaharaMahara15.04.4—
MaharaMahara15.04.5—
MaharaMahara15.04.6—
MaharaMahara15.04.7—
MaharaMahara15.04.8—
MaharaMahara15.04.9—
MaharaMahara15.04.10—
MaharaMahara15.04.11—
MaharaMahara15.04.12—
MaharaMahara15.04.13—
MaharaMahara16.04Rc1
MaharaMahara16.04.0—
MaharaMahara16.04.1—
MaharaMahara16.04.2—
MaharaMahara16.04.3—
MaharaMahara16.04.4—
MaharaMahara16.04.5—
MaharaMahara16.04.6—
MaharaMahara16.04.7—
MaharaMahara16.10Rc1
MaharaMahara16.10.0—
MaharaMahara16.10.1—
MaharaMahara16.10.2—
MaharaMahara16.10.3—
MaharaMahara16.10.4—
MaharaMahara17.04Rc1
MaharaMahara17.04.0—
MaharaMahara17.04.1—
MaharaMahara17.04.2—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14163?
An issue was discovered in Mahara before 15.04.14, 16.x before 16.04.8, 16.10.x before 16.10.5, and 17.x before 17.04.3. When one closes the browser without logging out of Mahara, the value in the usr_session table is not removed. If someone were to open a browser, visit the Mahara site, and adjust the 'mahara' cookie to the old value, they can get access to the user's account.
How severe is CVE-2017-14163?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14163?
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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Source: NVD / NIST