CVE-2018-12071
First published: Sun Jun 17 2018(Updated: )
A Session Fixation issue exists in CodeIgniter before 3.1.9 because `session.use_strict_mode` in the Session Library was mishandled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/codeigniter/framework | <3.1.9 | 3.1.9 |
| Codeigniter Codeigniter | <3.1.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12071
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/issues/5958
- https://web.archive.org/web/20181115214804/https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.html#version-3-1-9
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/commit/800a20d6c4662d99ae0988b2f8f2238bb8bb29db
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g434-3q2j-hj4r (Advisory)
- https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12071?
CVE-2018-12071 is a Session Fixation vulnerability that exists in CodeIgniter before 3.1.9.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12071?
The severity of CVE-2018-12071 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12071?
CodeIgniter before version 3.1.9 is affected by CVE-2018-12071.
How can I fix CVE-2018-12071?
To fix CVE-2018-12071, upgrade to version 3.1.9 or above of CodeIgniter.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12071?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-12071 on the NIST NVD website (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12071) and the CodeIgniter user guide (https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.html#version-3-1-9).
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