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CVE-2018-10813

7.3 · HIGH

In Dedos-web 1.0, the cookie and session secrets used in the Express.js application have hardcoded values that are visible in the source code published on GitHub.

Published Jun 5, 2018CWE-798EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2018-10813 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Dedos-web 1.0, the cookie and session secrets used in the Express.js application have hardcoded values that are visible in the source code published on GitHub. An attacker can edit the contents of the session cookie and re-sign it using the hardcoded secret. Due to the use of Passport.js, this could lead to privilege escalation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/aprendecondedos/dedos-web/pull/1Refwww.digitalinterruption.com/single-post/2018/06/04/Are-Your-Cookies-Telling-Your-FortuneGitHubgithub.com/aprendecondedos/dedos-web/pull/1Refwww.digitalinterruption.com/single-post/2018/06/04/Are-Your-Cookies-Telling-Your-Fortune

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10813?

CVE-2018-10813 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-10813?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-10813?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2018-10813?

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