CVE-2021-40642

MEDIUM

Textpattern CMS <4.8.7 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Textpattern CMS v4.8.7 and older vulnerability exists through Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute via textpattern/lib/txplib_misc.php. The secure flag is not set for txp_login session cookie in the application. If the secure flag is not set, then the cookie will be transmitted in clear-text if the user visits any HTTP URLs within the cookie's scope. An attacker may be able to induce this event by feeding a user suitable links, either directly or via another web site.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.huntr.dev/bounties/aadbe434-a376-443b-876f-2a1cbab7847b/

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0043
EPSS Percentile 34.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-311
Status published
Products (1)
textpattern/textpattern < 4.8.7
Published Jun 29, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026