CWE
384
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12258

First published: Mon May 18 2020(Updated: )

rConfig 3.9.4 is vulnerable to session fixation because session expiry and randomization are mishandled. The application can reuse a session via PHPSESSID. Also, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability in conjunction with CVE-2020-12256 or CVE-2020-12259.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
rConfig rConfig=3.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12258?

    CVE-2020-12258 is a vulnerability in rConfig 3.9.4 that allows session fixation due to mishandled session expiry and randomization.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-12258?

    CVE-2020-12258 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12258?

    rConfig version 3.9.4 is affected by CVE-2020-12258.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12258?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12258 by reusing a session via PHPSESSID and leveraging vulnerabilities like CVE-2020-12256 or CVE-2020-12259.

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2020-12258?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-12258 at the following reference: [GitHub Gist](https://gist.github.com/farid007/8855031bad0e497264e4879efb5bc9f8)

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