Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1216035

First published: Tue Apr 28 2015(Updated: )

It was reported that the _session_id cookie in Foreman is set without the Secure flag. This may allow an attacker to perform a "session hijacking" attack. Upstream bug: <a href="http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/10275">http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/10275</a> Proposed fix: <a href="https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/2328">https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/2328</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
The Foreman

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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.

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