CVE-2020-23178
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue exists in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 where session cookies are not deleted once a user logs out, allowing for an attacker to perform a session replay attack and impersonate the victim user.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue exists in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 where session cookies are not deleted once a user logs out, allowing for an attacker to perform a session replay attack and impersonate the victim user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php-Fusion | Php-Fusion | 9.03.50 |
References
- https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2314Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2314Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23178?
An issue exists in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 where session cookies are not deleted once a user logs out, allowing for an attacker to perform a session replay attack and impersonate the victim user.
How severe is CVE-2020-23178?
CVE-2020-23178 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23178?
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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