CVE-2010-0756 in WikyBlog
Summary
by MITRE
Session fixation vulnerability in WikyBlog 1.7.3 rc2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the jsessionid parameter to (1) index.php/Comment/Main, (2) index.php/Comment/Main/Home_Wiky, or (3) index.php/Edit/Main.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/01/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-0756 represents a critical session fixation flaw within WikyBlog version 1.7.3 rc2, a content management system that has been widely deployed for web publishing and collaboration. This vulnerability resides in the web application's session management mechanism, specifically in how it handles session identifiers during user authentication and navigation processes. The flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the session handling logic by manipulating the jsessionid parameter, which is a fundamental component of web application session tracking. The affected paths include index.php/Comment/Main, index.php/Comment/Main/Home_Wiky, and index.php/Edit/Main, indicating that the vulnerability impacts core user interaction points within the application's comment and editing functionalities.
The technical implementation of this session fixation vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly regenerate session identifiers upon successful authentication. When users access the specified URLs, the system does not invalidate the existing session ID and establish a new one, allowing an attacker to maintain control over a user's authenticated session. This flaw directly violates established security principles for session management and aligns with CWE-384, which specifically addresses session fixation vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through simple HTTP parameter manipulation, making it particularly dangerous as it requires minimal technical expertise to execute. Attackers can capture a valid session identifier from a victim's initial access and then force that same identifier to be used by the victim during subsequent authentication attempts, effectively hijacking their authenticated session.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to perform actions with the privileges of authenticated users within the WikyBlog environment. This includes creating, modifying, or deleting content through the comment and editing functionalities that are specifically mentioned in the vulnerability scope. The session hijacking capability allows for persistent unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially leading to data manipulation, content injection attacks, or even complete compromise of the web application's content management capabilities. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, as attackers can modify content, inject malicious scripts, or disrupt normal user operations. The impact is particularly severe given that WikyBlog is a web-based publishing platform where users expect secure access to their content and editing capabilities. This vulnerability directly maps to techniques described in the attack pattern taxonomy under ATT&CK framework category TA0001 (Initial Access) and TA0003 (Persistence) through session hijacking and credential compromise methods.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper session management practices within the WikyBlog application. The most effective remediation involves implementing session regeneration upon successful authentication, ensuring that each new user session receives a fresh, unpredictable session identifier. Developers should implement mechanisms to invalidate old session identifiers and establish new ones during the authentication process, preventing the reuse of session tokens. Additionally, the application should enforce secure session cookie attributes including HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite flags to prevent cross-site scripting and session hijacking attempts. System administrators should also consider implementing additional security controls such as IP address monitoring, session timeout mechanisms, and regular security audits of web application components. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper session management in web applications and serves as a reminder of the fundamental security requirements outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for web application development and maintenance.