CVE-2009-4151 Auth bypass in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published 2 Dec 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can hijack web sessions in RT by fixing session identifiers, requiring user interaction to exploit.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-4151?

CVE-2009-4151 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Session fixation vulnerability in html/Elements/SetupSessionCookie in Best Practical Solutions RT 3.0.0 through 3.6.9 and 3.8.x through 3.8.5 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the session identifier via a manipulation that leverages "HTTP access to the RT server," a related issue to CVE-2009-3585.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4151?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bestpractical Rt.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4151?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2009-4151 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4151 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pcr4-mc8q-h9h5.