CVE-2021-35236 Missing Secure Flag From SSL Cookie
Attackers can intercept session cookies sent over unencrypted HTTP connections due to missing Secure flags in Kiwi Syslog Server.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-35236?
CVE-2021-35236 is a low-severity vulnerability in SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server, published on 27 Oct 2021. 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
The Secure flag is not set in the SSL Cookie of Kiwi Syslog Server 9.7.2 and previous versions. The Secure attribute tells the browser to only send the cookie if the request is being sent over a secure channel such as HTTPS. This will help protect the cookie from being passed over unencrypted requests. If the application can be accessed over both HTTP, there is a potential for the cookie can be sent in clear text.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-35236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-35236 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fqp-g334-ghhw.