Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Dokan, Inc
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Dokan, Inc
Remediation
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
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VENDOR: PluXml
PRODUCT: PluXml CMS
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 5.8.21, 5.9.0-rc7, and potentially others
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Description Summary:
PluXml CMS is vulnerable to session fixation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to pre-set a victim's session ID and hijack the session after the victim logs in.
Executive Summary:
A session fixation vulnerability in PluXml CMS allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack user sessions, leading to unauthorized access to the CMS administrative or user panels.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24352
Affected Software: PluXml CMS
Affected Versions: 5.8.21, 5.9.0-rc7; other versions may be affected.
Vulnerability: The application fails to regenerate the session identifier upon successful authentication. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to fix a session ID for a victim (e.g., via a malicious link) and then use that same ID to take over the account once the victim authenticates.
Business Impact
Session hijacking can lead to total account compromise, including administrative accounts. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is critical, as it allows attackers to modify website content, steal user data, or use the CMS as a pivot point for further attacks.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Update PluXml to the latest available version provided by the vendor. If no patch is available, consider migrating to a supported CMS.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor for suspicious session activity, such as multiple IP addresses associated with a single session ID or unusual administrative logins.
Compensating Controls: Configure the web server to use
HttpOnlyandSecureflags for cookies and implement short session timeouts to minimize the window of opportunity for hijackers.Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: No
Analyst Notes: As of Feb 27, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation. However, session fixation is a well-understood attack vector that is highly effective against unpatched web applications.
Analyst Recommendation
Security teams should treat this as a high-priority item. The lack of session regeneration is a fundamental security flaw; administrators should verify if their current version is affected and apply vendor updates immediately.