CVE-2018-6959
First published: Fri Apr 13 2018(Updated: )
VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.4.0 contains a vulnerability in the handling of session IDs. Exploitation of this issue may lead to the hijacking of a valid vRA user's session.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation | <7.4.0 |
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What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-6959.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.4.0 contains a vulnerability in the handling of session IDs.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6959?
The severity of CVE-2018-6959 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6959?
VMware vRealize Automation versions prior to 7.4.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6959.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to the hijacking of a valid vRA user's session.
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