CVE-2024-6739: Openfind MailGates and MailAudit - Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag

Published Jul 15, 2024
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Updated

The session cookie in MailGates and MailAudit from Openfind does not have the HttpOnly flag enabled, allowing remote attackers to potentially steal the session cookie via XSS.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Openfind MailAudit<6.1.7.040
Openfind MailGates<6.1.7.040

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Openfind MailAudit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7.040
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Openfind MailGates to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7.040

Event History

Jul 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6739?

CVE-2024-6739 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of session cookie theft via XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6739?

To mitigate CVE-2024-6739, enable the HttpOnly flag on session cookies in the affected versions of MailGates and MailAudit.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-6739?

CVE-2024-6739 affects versions of MailGates and MailAudit prior to 6.1.7.040.

4

Can CVE-2024-6739 lead to account takeover?

Yes, CVE-2024-6739 can lead to account takeover since attackers may steal session cookies and impersonate legitimate users.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-6739?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-6739, but it remains a potential risk.

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