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CVE-2018-12538

In Eclipse Jetty versions 9.4.0 through 9.4.8, when using the optional Jetty provided FileSessionDataStore for persistent storage of HttpSession details, it is possible for a malicious user to access/hijack other HttpSessions and even delete unmatched HttpSessions present in the FileSystem's storage for the FileSessionDataStore.

Severity
High 8.8
Published
22 Jun 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 85% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Eclipse JettyServers and applications · cpe:a:eclipse:jetty
  • From 9.4.0 up to 9.4.8

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12538
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-12538