7.5
CWE
384
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Fri Feb 09 2024(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.  

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Sametime>=11.5<12.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-45718?

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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