CWE
384
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware vRealize Automation<7.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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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