CVE-2018-1000814: Medium severity aiohttp-session vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2018
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Updated

aio-libs aiohttp-session version 2.6.0 and earlier contains a Other/Unknown vulnerability in EncryptedCookieStorage and NaClCookieStorage that can result in Non-expiring sessions / Infinite lifespan. This attack appear to be exploitable via Recreation of a cookie post-expiry with the same value.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Aiohttp-session Project Aiohttp-session<=2.6.0
aio-libs Aiohttp Session<=2.6.0
pip/aiohttp-session<=2.6.0
2.7.0

Event History

Dec 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Advisory Published
via GitHub·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000814?

CVE-2018-1000814 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing non-expiring sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000814?

To fix CVE-2018-1000814, upgrade aiohttp-session to version 2.7.0 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000814?

CVE-2018-1000814 affects aiohttp-session versions up to and including 2.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000814?

CVE-2018-1000814 is an Other/Unknown vulnerability that affects session management.

5

Can CVE-2018-1000814 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2018-1000814 can result in unauthorized access due to non-expiring sessions.

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