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Illustration of Symfony Profiler in Production – An Entry Point for Sensitive Data Leaks and Remote Code Execution

Symfony Profiler in Production – An Entry Point for Sensitive Data Leaks and Remote Code Execution

Jakub Żoczek

During a security audit, a web application using an outdated version of the Symfony framework was identified. The analysis revealed the presence of the Symfony Profiler tool, which is commonly used for debugging applications during development. The Profiler provides detailed information about the application's operation, which is useful for developers. However, in a production environment, its availability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information and, in some cases, remote code execution on the server.

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Illustration of Session Fixation: A „Hidden Threat” to Web Application Security

Session Fixation: A „Hidden Threat” to Web Application Security

Marcin Zięba

Session fixation is a security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker forces a legitimate user to utilize a predetermined session identifier (session ID). This allows the attacker to hijack the session and impersonate the victim once they authenticate with the web application. The vulnerability arises when an application fails to properly regenerate a new session ID upon user authentication, thereby continuing to use the preexisting session ID provided by the attacker. Common attack vectors include injecting the session ID through URL parameters, cookies, or hidden form fields.

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