CVE-2017-6807: XSS
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
modauthmellon before 0.13.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack, where a user with access to one web site running on a server can copy their session cookie to a different web site on the same server to get access to that site.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/libapache2-mod-auth-mellonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.17.0-1+deb11u1Fixed in 0.18.1-1Fixed in 0.19.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6807?
CVE-2017-6807 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to user sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6807?
To fix CVE-2017-6807, upgrade to mod_auth_mellon version 0.13.1 or later.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-6807?
CVE-2017-6807 is associated with a Cross-Site Session Transfer attack.
Which versions of mod_auth_mellon are affected by CVE-2017-6807?
Versions of mod_auth_mellon prior to 0.13.1 are affected by CVE-2017-6807.
What software does CVE-2017-6807 impact?
CVE-2017-6807 impacts the libapache2-mod-auth-mellon package and mod_auth_mellon module.