CVE-2018-12520 describes a critical vulnerability in ntopng versions prior to 3.4.180617, where the session ID generator lacks proper seeding, leading to predictable session IDs. This flaw allows an attacker, with knowledge of the operating system, standard library, and target username, to hijack user sessions and escalate privileges. Rated 8.1 HIGH on CVSS, the attack requires high complexity but can result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild (KEV), a public exploit (EDB-44973) exists, though community discussion and media coverage remain minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.4, < 3.4.180617CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ntop:ntopng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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