CVE-2024-2756: Input Validation Flaw (CVSS 6.5)

Description

Due to an incomplete fix to CVE-2022-31629 https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c43m-486j-j32p , network and same-site attackers can set a standard insecure cookie in the victim's browser which is treated as a __Host- or __Secure- cookie by PHP applications.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/12/11 https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-wpj3-hf5j-x4v4 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00005.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240510-0008/ http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/12/11 https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-wpj3-hf5j-x4v4 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00005.html https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/KJZK3X6B7FBE32FETDSMRLJXTFTHKWSY/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZGWIK3HMBACERGB4TSBB2JUOMPYY2VKY/ https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240510-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2756? +

Due to an incomplete fix to CVE-2022-31629 https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c43m-486j-j32p , network and same-site attackers can set a standard insecure cookie in the victim's browser which is treated as a __Host- or __Secure- cookie by PHP applications. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-2756? +

CVE-2024-2756 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2756? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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