CVE-2021-39210: Autologin cookie accessible by scripts

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

GLPI is a free Asset and IT management software package. In versions prior to 9.5.6, the cookie used to store the autologin cookie (when a user uses the "remember me" feature) is accessible by scripts. A malicious plugin that could steal this cookie would be able to use it to autologin. This issue is fixed in version 9.5.6. As a workaround, one may avoid using the "remember me" feature.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GLPI-PROJECT GLPI<9.5.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GLPI to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.5.6
  2. Configuration

    Workaround: avoid using the "remember me" feature to prevent use of the vulnerable autologin cookie (issue affects GLPI versions prior to 9.5.6).

    GLPI remember me feature = disable

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39210?

CVE-2021-39210 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of cookie theft enabling unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39210?

To fix CVE-2021-39210, upgrade GLPI to version 9.5.6 or later to mitigate the risk associated with the exposed autologin cookie.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-39210?

CVE-2021-39210 affects all GLPI versions prior to 9.5.6.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39210 on user security?

The impact of CVE-2021-39210 allows an attacker to potentially gain unauthorized access by stealing users' autologin cookies if they exploit the vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2021-39210 related to script accessibility?

Yes, CVE-2021-39210 involves a vulnerability where the autologin cookie is accessible by scripts, making it exploitable by malicious plugins.

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