The session.lua library in CGILua 5.2 alpha 1 and 5.2 alpha 2 uses weak session IDs generated based on OS time, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack. NOTE: CVE-2014-10399 and CVE-2014-10400 were SPLIT from this ID.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cgilua | Keplerproject | 5.0.0 (including) | 5.0.1 (including) |
| Cgilua | Keplerproject | 5.1.0 (including) | 5.1.4 (including) |
| Cgilua | Keplerproject | 5.2-alpha1 (including) | 5.2-alpha1 (including) |
| Cgilua | Keplerproject | 5.2-alpha2 (including) | 5.2-alpha2 (including) |
Common protection mechanisms include:
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]