CVE-2018-16495

Description

In VOS user session identifier (authentication token) is issued to the browser prior to authentication but is not changed after the user successfully logs into the application. Failing to issue a new session ID following a successful login introduces the possibility for an attacker to set up a trap session on the device the victim is likely to login with.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a Versa VOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/1168192 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16495?
CVE-2018-16495 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16495?
To fix CVE-2018-16495, 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-2018-16495 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16495 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16495?
CVE-2018-16495 affects n/a Versa VOS.
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