# CVE-2011-0910: The cookie implementation in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.17.6 makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof signed requests, and consequently

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-02-08 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The cookie implementation in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.17.6 makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof signed requests, and consequently obtain access to arbitrary user accounts, via HMAC timing attacks.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/134729/#Comment_134729

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