REDHAT-BUG-1216035: Medium severity the foreman vulnerability
It was reported that the sessionid cookie in Foreman is set without the Secure flag. This may allow an attacker to perform a "session hijacking" attack.
Upstream bug: http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/10275 Proposed fix: https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/2328
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1216035?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1216035 is classified as high due to the potential for session hijacking.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1216035?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1216035, ensure that the _session_id cookie is set with the Secure flag enabled.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1216035?
REDHAT-BUG-1216035 affects the Foreman application by The Foreman.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1216035 lead to data breaches?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1216035 can lead to data breaches through unauthorized access by attackers via session hijacking.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1216035?
A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1216035 is to manually set the Secure flag on the _session_id cookie until an official patch is applied.