CVE-2023-45718: HCL Sametime is impacted by a failure to invalidate sessions

Published Feb 9, 2024
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Updated

Sametime is impacted by a failure to invalidate sessions. The application is setting sensitive cookie values in a persistent manner in Sametime Web clients. When this happens, cookie values can remain valid even after a user has closed out their session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
hcltech Sametime>=11.5<12.0.2

Event History

Feb 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45718?

CVE-2023-45718 is rated as high severity due to the potential for unauthorized session access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45718?

To fix CVE-2023-45718, update your HCL Sametime software to a version that addresses this session management vulnerability.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2023-45718?

The risks include the possibility of session hijacking, allowing attackers to impersonate legitimate users.

4

Which versions of HCL Sametime are affected by CVE-2023-45718?

CVE-2023-45718 affects HCL Sametime versions between 11.5 and 12.0.2.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45718 before applying a fix?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2023-45718 is to ensure users log out completely to invalidate sessions.

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