An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before version 4.5.0. They assign the same session ID after each user reboot, allowing attackers to share session identifiers between different sessions and bypass authentication or access control measures. Attackers can impersonate legitimate users or perform unauthorized actions. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.
Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gl-ax1800_firmware | Gl-inet | 4.3.7 (including) | 4.3.7 (including) |
| Gl-ax1800_firmware | Gl-inet | 4.4.6 (including) | 4.4.6 (including) |
Such a scenario is commonly observed when:
In the generic exploit of session fixation vulnerabilities, an attacker creates a new session on a web application and records the associated session identifier. The attacker then causes the victim to associate, and possibly authenticate, against the server using that session identifier, giving the attacker access to the user’s account through the active session.