CVE-2020-5290: session fixation in rCTF

Published Apr 1, 2020
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Updated

In RedpwnCTF before version 2.3, there is a session fixation vulnerability in exploitable through the #token=$ssid hash when making a request to the /verify endpoint. An attacker team could potentially steal flags by, for example, exploiting a stored XSS payload in a CTF challenge so that victim teams who solve the challenge are unknowingly (and against their will) signed into the attacker team's account. Then, the attacker can gain points / value off the backs of the victims. This is patched in version 2.3.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CTFd Rctf<2.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade RedpwnCTF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5290?

CVE-2020-5290 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on session security and the risk of flag theft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5290?

To fix CVE-2020-5290, upgrade to RedpwnCTF version 2.3 or later, where this session fixation vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-5290?

CVE-2020-5290 affects RedpwnCTF versions prior to 2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5290?

CVE-2020-5290 is a session fixation vulnerability that can be exploited through a specific hash in the session management process.

5

What exploit is associated with CVE-2020-5290?

The exploit associated with CVE-2020-5290 could involve an attacker stealing flags by leveraging a stored XSS payload.

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