CVE-2018-6959: Critical severity VMware vRealize Automation vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware vRealize Automation<7.4.0

Event History

Apr 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-6959.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6959?

The severity of CVE-2018-6959 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6959?

VMware vRealize Automation versions prior to 7.4.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6959.

5

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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