CVE-2008-4122

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory int21.de Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499354/100/0/threaded mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4794 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499295/100/0/threaded mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://int21.de/cve/CVE-2008-4122-joomla.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4122?
CVE-2008-4122 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4122?
To fix CVE-2008-4122, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4122 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4122 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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