CVE-2014-2875
Published Feb 6, 2020 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The session.lua library in CGILua 5.2 alpha 1 and 5.2 alpha 2 uses weak session IDs generated based on OS time, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack. NOTE: CVE-2014-10399 and CVE-2014-10400 were SPLIT from this ID.
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QFinch assessment
The session.lua library in CGILua 5.2 alpha 1 and 5.2 alpha 2 uses weak session IDs generated based on OS time, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack. NOTE: CVE-2014-10399 and CVE-2014-10400 were SPLIT from this ID.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Feb 6, 2020 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026