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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-39210
CVE-2021-39210:
GLPI vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2021-39210 affects GLPI, an open-source IT asset management software, before version 9.5.6. The vulnerability relates to the 'remember me' feature where the autologin cookie is accessible by scripts, potentially allowing unauthorized access (GitHub Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-1004 and has been rated as Moderate severity. The security issue stems from the autologin cookie being accessible to scripts when users utilize the 'remember me' feature. A malicious plugin could potentially steal this cookie and use it to perform unauthorized autologin operations (GitHub Advisory).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious plugins to steal autologin cookies and use them to gain unauthorized access to user accounts that have enabled the 'remember me' feature (GitHub Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
As a temporary workaround, users are advised to avoid using the 'remember me' feature. The vulnerability has been patched in GLPI version 9.5.6, and users are recommended to upgrade to this version (GitHub Release).
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