CVE-2022-27305: High severity GibbonEdu Gibbon vulnerability

Published May 25, 2022
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Updated

Gibbon v23 does not generate a new session ID cookie after a user authenticates, making the application vulnerable to session fixation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GibbonEdu Gibbon<23.0.02

Event History

May 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27305?

CVE-2022-27305 is a vulnerability in Gibbon v23 where it does not generate a new session ID cookie after a user authenticates, making the application vulnerable to session fixation.

2

How does CVE-2022-27305 affect Gibbon v23?

CVE-2022-27305 affects Gibbon v23 by not generating a new session ID cookie after a user authenticates, allowing an attacker to fixate the session ID and potentially hijack a user's session.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27305?

CVE-2022-27305 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27305?

To fix CVE-2022-27305, update Gibbon to version 23.0.03 or later, which generates a new session ID cookie after user authentication.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27305?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27305 on the Gibbon website, GibbonEdu website, and the official GitHub advisory page.

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