CVE-2023-29019: Session fixation in fastify-passport

Published Apr 21, 2023
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Updated

@fastify/passport is a port of passport authentication library for the Fastify ecosystem. Applications using @fastify/passport in affected versions for user authentication, in combination with @fastify/session as the underlying session management mechanism, are vulnerable to session fixation attacks from network and same-site attackers. fastify applications rely on the @fastify/passport library for user authentication. The login and user validation are performed by the authenticate function. When executing this function, the sessionId is preserved between the pre-login and the authenticated session. Network and same-site attackers can hijack the victim's session by tossing a valid sessionId cookie in the victim's browser and waiting for the victim to log in on the website. As a solution, newer versions of @fastify/passport regenerate sessionId upon login, preventing the attacker-controlled pre-session cookie from being upgraded to an authenticated session. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
fastify Passport Node.js<1.1.0
fastify Passport Node.js>=2.0.0<2.3.0

Event History

Apr 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29019?

CVE-2023-29019 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to hijack user sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29019?

To fix CVE-2023-29019, upgrade to versions of @fastify/passport greater than 1.1.0 or between 2.0.0 and 2.3.0.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2023-29019?

Applications that use @fastify/passport for user authentication combined with @fastify/session for session management are affected.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-29019 have on user sessions?

CVE-2023-29019 allows an attacker to exploit session fixation vulnerabilities, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts.

5

Are all versions of @fastify/passport vulnerable to CVE-2023-29019?

No, only certain versions prior to 1.1.0 and between 2.0.0 to 2.3.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-29019.

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