#VU67648 Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in Rdiffweb - CVE-2022-3250

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67648

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3250

CWE-ID: CWE-614

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Rdiffweb
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Patrik Dufresne

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the cookie session_id does not have secure attribute when the URL is invalid. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive cookies.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Rdiffweb: 2.4.0 - 2.4.5

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/39889a3f-8bb7-448a-b0d4-a18c671bbd23
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/ac334dd27ceadac0661b1e2e059a8423433c3fee

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.