CVE-2022-40293CWE-384

Session fixation in PHP Point of Sale version 19.0, by PHP Point of Sale, LLC.

Critical · published October 31, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky session fixation flaw could let attackers hijack user accounts with just a little crafty manipulation! 🔥 Think of it as leaving a spare key under the doormat; an attacker can use that key to enter your house whenever they want without you knowing. Just like an uninvited guest slipping through your front door, they can take over a user’s session and wreak havoc! If exploited, an attacker could seize control of user accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, making this vulnerability absolutely devastating. Picture someone rummaging through your personal belongings without you even realizing it—this situation could escalate quickly!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving a spare key under the doormat; an attacker can use that key to enter your house whenever they want without you knowing. Just like an uninvited guest slipping through your front door, they can take over a user’s session and wreak havoc! This session fixation vulnerability allows attackers to trick users into using a session ID that the attacker controls, enabling account hijacking without the need for further authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could seize control of user accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, making this vulnerability absolutely devastating. Picture someone rummaging through your personal belongings without you even realizing it—this situation could escalate quickly! Immediate patching is essential! Update to the latest version to close this vulnerability, and educate your users about the importance of logging out after sessions. Additionally, consider implementing more stringent session management practices. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll lock down your application in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00675 · 51.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-384 · Session Fixation
Published
2022-10-31T20:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 20:05Z
    Session fixation in PHP Point of Sale version 19.0, by PHP Point of Sale, LLC.
    cvelistv5