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CVE-2009-3657

5.8 · MEDIUM

Session fixation vulnerability in Shared Sign-On 5.x and 6.x, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Published Oct 9, 2009tim_nelsonCWE-287EPSS 1.09%

Overview

CVE-2009-3657 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tim_nelson shared_sign-on. It was published on October 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Session fixation vulnerability in Shared Sign-On 5.x and 6.x, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tim_nelson. Update shared_sign-on to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdrupal.org/node/592488Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36563Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53560Refdrupal.org/node/592488Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36563Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53560

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3657?

CVE-2009-3657 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tim_nelson shared_sign-on. It was published on October 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3657?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3657?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tim_nelson. Update shared_sign-on to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3657?

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