CVE-2023-45600:A CWE-613 Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability in the AiLux imx6 bundle web application allows session hijacking via a sessionid cookie that remains valid for two weeks. This affects AiLux imx6 bundle versions prior to imx6_1.0.7-2 (version < 1.0.7-2).

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This CVE describes an Insufficient Session Expiration defect in the AiLux imx6 bundle web interface. The session cookie named "sessionid" is configured with an extended lifetime of about two weeks, enabling an attacker to reuse a valid session to impersonate a victim (session hijacking) without requiring authentication. The vulnerability is reachable over a network and does not require user interaction or privileges, yielding a moderate overall risk (CVSS v3.1: 5.6, Medium). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is Low, while the primary risk is attacker-controlled session validity enabling unauthorized access to an active user session. Affected product/version: AiLux imx6 bundle below imx6_1.0.7-2.

Overview

This vulnerability (CWE-613) arises from insufficient session expiration in the AiLux imx6 bundle web application, where the sessionid cookie persists for two weeks and can be reused to hijack a victim's session. It affects versions of the imx6 bundle prior to 1.0.7-2. The issue is exploitable over the network with no user interaction and requires no privileges, carrying a CVSS base score of 5.6 (Medium) with low impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remediation

  • Upgrade to AiLux imx6 bundle version 1.0.7-2 or newer, which contains the fix for this session expiration issue.
  • If upgrading is not immediately possible, implement the following compensating controls:
    • Shorten the session cookie lifetime to a reasonable idle timeout (for example, 15–30 minutes) and enforce absolute expiration.
    • Enable HttpOnly and Secure flags on the session cookie; set SameSite to Strict or Lax as appropriate.
    • Rotate session identifiers after successful login and after privilege changes.
    • Invalidate sessions on logout and after password changes; implement server-side session revocation.
    • Consider tying sessions to the user’s device/IP and monitor for anomalous session activity.
    • Ensure proper session termination on inactivity and implement monitoring for potential session hijacking attempts.
  • Validate the fix through functional and security testing (session hijack attempt simulations, logout/invalidation tests, and verification that the vulnerable behavior is no longer observable in upgraded versions).

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction: Low
    Construction
  6. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information: Low
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing: Low
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining: Low
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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