CVE-2009-10007
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions before 0.10_027 for Perl is susceptible to session fixation attacks
Description
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions before 0.10_027 for Perl is susceptible to session fixation attacks. Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication does not automatically change the session id after authentication. An attacker that obtains a session id cookie can use this to impersonate the victim.
INFO
Published Date :
June 9, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 9, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication to the latest version.
- Ensure session IDs change after authentication.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/10 -
New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions before 0.10_027 for Perl is susceptible to session fixation attacks. Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication does not automatically change the session id after authentication. An attacker that obtains a session id cookie can use this to impersonate the victim. Added CWE CWE-384 Added Reference https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b1385ea87a2491b64f33169222af19982d0acce3.patch Added Reference https://metacpan.org/pod/Catalyst::Plugin::Session#change_session_id Added Reference https://metacpan.org/pod/Plack::Middleware::Session#change_id Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_027/changes