CVE-2021-3740: Session Fixation in chatwoot/chatwoot

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

A Session Fixation vulnerability exists in chatwoot/chatwoot versions prior to 2.4.0. The application does not invalidate existing sessions on other devices when a user changes their password, allowing old sessions to persist. This can lead to unauthorized access if an attacker has obtained a session token.

Affected Software

2 affected components
chatwoot Chatwoot<2.4.0
chatwoot Chatwoot<2.4.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3740?

CVE-2021-3740 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access through persistent sessions after a password change.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-3740?

To fix CVE-2021-3740, upgrade Chatwoot to version 2.4.0 or later, which addresses the session fixation vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-3740?

CVE-2021-3740 affects all versions of Chatwoot prior to 2.4.0.

4

Can CVE-2021-3740 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2021-3740 can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches if an attacker exploits the session fixation vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-3740?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2021-3740 is to manually invalidate sessions upon password change until an upgrade can be performed.

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