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CVE-2020-12258 : Security Advisory and Response

Learn about CVE-2020-12258 affecting rConfig 3.9.4 due to mishandling of session expiry and randomization. Find out how to mitigate this session fixation vulnerability.

rConfig 3.9.4 is vulnerable to session fixation due to mishandling of session expiry and randomization. This allows an attacker to reuse a session via PHPSESSID, potentially in conjunction with other CVEs.

Understanding CVE-2020-12258

rConfig 3.9.4 vulnerability related to session fixation.

What is CVE-2020-12258?

rConfig 3.9.4 vulnerability due to mishandling of session expiry and randomization, enabling session reuse via PHPSESSID.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12258

The vulnerability allows attackers to fixate sessions and potentially exploit other vulnerabilities in the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12258

Details of the vulnerability in rConfig 3.9.4.

Vulnerability Description

Session fixation vulnerability in rConfig 3.9.4 due to mishandling of session expiry and randomization.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Affected version: rConfig 3.9.4

Exploitation Mechanism

        Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by reusing a session via PHPSESSID.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-12258.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Update rConfig to a patched version that addresses the session fixation vulnerability.
        Monitor and invalidate suspicious sessions.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Implement strong session management practices.
        Regularly audit and update session handling mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

        Apply patches provided by rConfig to fix the session fixation vulnerability.

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