7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4689

First published: Wed Oct 22 2008(Updated: )

Mantis before 1.1.3 does not unset the session cookie during logout, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu<=1.1.2
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=0.19.3
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=0.19.4
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.1
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.2
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.3
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.4
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.5
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.6
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.7
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.0.8
Mentiss Acgv Acgvannu=1.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4689?

    CVE-2008-4689 has a medium severity level, as it allows session hijacking without proper session cookie management during logout.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4689?

    To fix CVE-2008-4689, upgrade Mantis to version 1.1.3 or later, which addresses the session cookie issue.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4689?

    CVE-2008-4689 affects Mantis versions up to and including 1.1.2, alongside multiple earlier versions such as 1.0.1 to 1.0.8.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2008-4689?

    CVE-2008-4689 allows for session hijacking, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to active user sessions.

  • Is it safe to use Mantis versions before 1.1.3 after CVE-2008-4689?

    It is not safe to use any version of Mantis before 1.1.3 due to the vulnerability described in CVE-2008-4689.

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