CVE-2008-6836: CSRF
First published: Sat Jun 27 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in OpenID 5.x before 5x.-1.2, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims to delete OpenID identities via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal Drupal | ||
| Peter Wolanin Openid | =5.x-1.0 | |
| Peter Wolanin Openid | =5.x-1.1 | |
| Peter Wolanin Openid | =5.x-1.x-dev |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6836?
CVE-2008-6836 is classified as a High severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6836?
To fix CVE-2008-6836, upgrade to OpenID version 5.x-1.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-6836?
CVE-2008-6836 affects users of OpenID versions 5.x-1.0 and 5.x-1.1 in Drupal.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6836?
CVE-2008-6836 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2008-6836?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-6836 can hijack user authentication to delete OpenID identities.
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