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Session cookie forgery in Dianping CAT (Central Application Tracking) through version 3.1.0 lets remote unauthenticated attackers mint valid administrator sessions. The server uses Java's String.hashCode() as the only integrity check on session cookies without any server-side secret key, so an attacker can compute a matching checksum entirely offline; combining this with a spoofed x-forwarded-for header to defeat IP-binding validation yields a full-access admin session over CAT's configuration. Reported by VulnCheck; no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, but the technique is fully documented in the advisory and the vulnerable code (TokenBuilder.java, HttpUtils.java) is public.
Cookie shadowing via unanchored regex in AshAdmin (versions 0.9.1-1.3.0) allows an attacker who controls a sibling subdomain to inject state cookies that rebind an administrator's LiveSocket session to an arbitrary actor, tenant, or authorization mode - effectively bypassing the admin panel's authorization controls. The client-side JavaScript cookie parser used `new RegExp(name + "=([^;]+)")`, which matches any cookie whose name merely ends with the target name, enabling a shadowing cookie (e.g., `xactor_authorizing` over `actor_authorizing`) set from a sibling subdomain with `Domain=.example.com` to silently win. No public exploit or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis, but the integrity impact is high for any multi-subdomain deployment.
Cross-profile authorization bypass in Hermes WebUI before 0.51.368 allows authenticated users to access sessions, files, and resources belonging to other profiles by forging the hermes_profile cookie. The flaw lives in get_profile_cookie(), which trusted attacker-supplied profile names without binding them to the authenticated session. VulnCheck reported the issue and an upstream patch is available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.
Authentication bypass in the GlobalProtect portal and gateway of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS allows remote attackers to establish unauthorized VPN connections without valid credentials. The flaw is confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV) and publicly available exploit code exists, though EPSS remains low at 0.05%, suggesting targeted rather than mass exploitation. Panorama and Cloud NGFW deployments are not affected, but PAN-OS firewalls and Prisma Access tenants running vulnerable trains are exposed.
Serendipity's serendipity_setCookie() function accepts unsanitized HTTP_HOST header values as the cookie domain parameter, allowing remote attackers to scope authentication cookies (session tokens, auto-login tokens) to attacker-controlled domains and facilitate session hijacking. The vulnerability requires user interaction (victim authentication during poisoned Host header) and man-in-the-middle or reverse proxy misconfiguration to exploit, affecting all versions of Serendipity that use the vulnerable function. A proof-of-concept demonstrating cookie domain poisoning exists; exploitation probability is moderate (EPSS 6.9, CVSS AC:H reflects attack complexity), and no evidence of active exploitation has been identified.
Unauthenticated privilege escalation in Debugger & Troubleshooter WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.3.2) allows remote attackers to gain administrator access by manipulating a cookie value. Attackers can set the wp_debug_troubleshoot_simulate_user cookie to any user ID without cryptographic validation, bypassing all authentication and authorization checks to immediately impersonate administrators. No public exploit code confirmed at time of analysis, though the attack mechanism is straightforward requiring only cookie manipulation. CVSS 8.8 with network-based attack vector and low complexity indicates significant real-world risk for unpatched installations. Vendor-released patch in version 1.4.0 implements cryptographic token validation.
Plack::Middleware::Session::Cookie versions through 0.21 for Perl allows remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
WAGO PFC200 G2 PLC (firmware affected) allows privilege escalation through cookie manipulation. Users can modify cookie values to gain admin privileges. PoC available.
NJHYST HY511 POE core (before 2.1) allows unauthenticated download of the configuration file containing usernames and self-decrypted MD5 passwords, due to insufficient cookie verification. PoC available.
Authentication bypass in JAY Login & Register plugin for WordPress versions ≤2.4.01 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to impersonate any site user, including administrators, by exploiting flawed cookie validation in the user-switching function. Attackers require only knowledge of target user IDs to gain complete account access without credentials. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.
Session cookie forgery in Dianping CAT (Central Application Tracking) through version 3.1.0 lets remote unauthenticated attackers mint valid administrator sessions. The server uses Java's String.hashCode() as the only integrity check on session cookies without any server-side secret key, so an attacker can compute a matching checksum entirely offline; combining this with a spoofed x-forwarded-for header to defeat IP-binding validation yields a full-access admin session over CAT's configuration. Reported by VulnCheck; no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, but the technique is fully documented in the advisory and the vulnerable code (TokenBuilder.java, HttpUtils.java) is public.
Cookie shadowing via unanchored regex in AshAdmin (versions 0.9.1-1.3.0) allows an attacker who controls a sibling subdomain to inject state cookies that rebind an administrator's LiveSocket session to an arbitrary actor, tenant, or authorization mode - effectively bypassing the admin panel's authorization controls. The client-side JavaScript cookie parser used `new RegExp(name + "=([^;]+)")`, which matches any cookie whose name merely ends with the target name, enabling a shadowing cookie (e.g., `xactor_authorizing` over `actor_authorizing`) set from a sibling subdomain with `Domain=.example.com` to silently win. No public exploit or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis, but the integrity impact is high for any multi-subdomain deployment.
Cross-profile authorization bypass in Hermes WebUI before 0.51.368 allows authenticated users to access sessions, files, and resources belonging to other profiles by forging the hermes_profile cookie. The flaw lives in get_profile_cookie(), which trusted attacker-supplied profile names without binding them to the authenticated session. VulnCheck reported the issue and an upstream patch is available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.
Authentication bypass in the GlobalProtect portal and gateway of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS allows remote attackers to establish unauthorized VPN connections without valid credentials. The flaw is confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV) and publicly available exploit code exists, though EPSS remains low at 0.05%, suggesting targeted rather than mass exploitation. Panorama and Cloud NGFW deployments are not affected, but PAN-OS firewalls and Prisma Access tenants running vulnerable trains are exposed.
Serendipity's serendipity_setCookie() function accepts unsanitized HTTP_HOST header values as the cookie domain parameter, allowing remote attackers to scope authentication cookies (session tokens, auto-login tokens) to attacker-controlled domains and facilitate session hijacking. The vulnerability requires user interaction (victim authentication during poisoned Host header) and man-in-the-middle or reverse proxy misconfiguration to exploit, affecting all versions of Serendipity that use the vulnerable function. A proof-of-concept demonstrating cookie domain poisoning exists; exploitation probability is moderate (EPSS 6.9, CVSS AC:H reflects attack complexity), and no evidence of active exploitation has been identified.
Unauthenticated privilege escalation in Debugger & Troubleshooter WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.3.2) allows remote attackers to gain administrator access by manipulating a cookie value. Attackers can set the wp_debug_troubleshoot_simulate_user cookie to any user ID without cryptographic validation, bypassing all authentication and authorization checks to immediately impersonate administrators. No public exploit code confirmed at time of analysis, though the attack mechanism is straightforward requiring only cookie manipulation. CVSS 8.8 with network-based attack vector and low complexity indicates significant real-world risk for unpatched installations. Vendor-released patch in version 1.4.0 implements cryptographic token validation.
Plack::Middleware::Session::Cookie versions through 0.21 for Perl allows remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
WAGO PFC200 G2 PLC (firmware affected) allows privilege escalation through cookie manipulation. Users can modify cookie values to gain admin privileges. PoC available.
NJHYST HY511 POE core (before 2.1) allows unauthenticated download of the configuration file containing usernames and self-decrypted MD5 passwords, due to insufficient cookie verification. PoC available.
Authentication bypass in JAY Login & Register plugin for WordPress versions ≤2.4.01 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to impersonate any site user, including administrators, by exploiting flawed cookie validation in the user-switching function. Attackers require only knowledge of target user IDs to gain complete account access without credentials. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.