CVE-2017-6807

Name: CVE-2017-6807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-13T14:59:00.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6807 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod_auth_mellon before 0.13.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack, where a user with access to one web site running on a server can copy their session cookie to a different web site on the same server to get access to that site.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_auth_mellon before 0.13.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack, where a user with access to one web site running on a server can copy their session cookie to a different web site on the same server to get access to that site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uninett	Mod Auth Mellon	<= 0.13.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96843
https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.13.1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sympa.uninett.no/lists/uninett.no/arc/modmellon/2017-03/msg00008.htmlNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96843
https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.13.1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sympa.uninett.no/lists/uninett.no/arc/modmellon/2017-03/msg00008.htmlNot Applicable

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6807?

How severe is CVE-2017-6807?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6807 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6807?

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