CVE-2018-4300

Description

The session cookie generated by the CUPS web interface was easy to guess on Linux, allowing unauthorized scripted access to the web interface when the web interface is enabled. This issue affected versions prior to v2.2.10.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a CUPS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apple/cups/releases/tag/v2.2.10 third party advisory release notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107785 third party advisory vdb entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00028.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4300?
CVE-2018-4300 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4300?
To fix CVE-2018-4300, 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-2018-4300 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-4300 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-2018-4300?
CVE-2018-4300 affects n/a CUPS.
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