CVE-2018-1153: High severity PortSwigger Burp Suite vulnerability
Published Jun 18, 2018
·Updated
Burp Suite Community Edition 1.7.32 and 1.7.33 fail to validate the server certificate in a couple of HTTPS requests which allows a man in the middle to modify or view traffic.
Affected Software
2 affected components
PortSwigger Burp Suite=1.7.32
PortSwigger Burp Suite=1.7.33
Event History
Jun 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1153?
CVE-2018-1153 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1153?
To fix CVE-2018-1153, upgrade to Burp Suite Community Edition version 1.7.34 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Burp Suite are affected by CVE-2018-1153?
CVE-2018-1153 affects Burp Suite Community Edition versions 1.7.32 and 1.7.33.
4
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2018-1153?
CVE-2018-1153 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by modifying or viewing HTTPS traffic.
5
Is the vulnerability CVE-2018-1153 present in the professional edition of Burp Suite?
CVE-2018-1153 specifically affects the Community Edition of Burp Suite and does not apply to the Professional Edition.