CVE-2019-7215 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-7215 affecting Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536. Session cookies do not invalidate upon logout, allowing unauthorized access to user accounts. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536 session cookies do not become invalid upon logout, potentially allowing unauthorized access.
Understanding CVE-2019-7215
Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536 has a vulnerability where session cookies remain valid on the server even after logout, enabling continued access to the account.
What is CVE-2019-7215?
Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536 fails to invalidate session cookies upon logout, allowing the cookie to be exploited to maintain account access.
The Impact of CVE-2019-7215
The vulnerability enables attackers to retain access to user accounts even after changes to credentials and permissions.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-7215
Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
Session cookies in Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536 do not become invalid upon logout, allowing continued access to the account.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Progress Sitefinity 10.1.6536
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the persistent session cookie to maintain unauthorized access to user accounts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-7215 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor account activity for unauthorized access.
- Implement multi-factor authentication.
- Clear browser cookies regularly.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Progress Sitefinity to the latest version.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on secure logout practices.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Progress Sitefinity to address the session cookie vulnerability.