CVE-2025-40931
Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 versions through 1.94 for Perl create insecure session id
Description
Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 versions through 1.94 for Perl create insecure session id. Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 generates session ids insecurely. The default session id generator returns a MD5 hash seeded with the built-in rand() function, the epoch time, and the PID. The PID will come from a small set of numbers, and the epoch time may be guessed, if it is not leaked from the HTTP Date header. The built-in rand function is unsuitable for cryptographic usage. Predicable session ids could allow an attacker to gain access to systems.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 9, 2026, 2:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 to a secure version.
- Ensure session IDs are generated using a cryptographically secure method.
- Avoid using predictable information for session ID seeding.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-40931.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/chorny/Apache-Session/issues/4 | Issue Tracking |
| https://metacpan.org/dist/Apache-Session/source/lib/Apache/Session/Generate/MD5.pm#L27 | Product |
| https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=173631 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/05/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-40931 is
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:chorny:apache::session::generate::md5:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:* versions up to (including) 1.94 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/05/3 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://github.com/chorny/Apache-Session/issues/4 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://metacpan.org/dist/Apache-Session/source/lib/Apache/Session/Generate/MD5.pm#L27 Types: Product Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=173631 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/chorny/Apache-Session/issues/4 Added Reference https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=173631 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 05, 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
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/05/3 -
New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 versions through 1.94 for Perl create insecure session id. Apache::Session::Generate::MD5 generates session ids insecurely. The default session id generator returns a MD5 hash seeded with the built-in rand() function, the epoch time, and the PID. The PID will come from a small set of numbers, and the epoch time may be guessed, if it is not leaked from the HTTP Date header. The built-in rand function is unsuitable for cryptographic usage. Predicable session ids could allow an attacker to gain access to systems. Added CWE CWE-338 Added CWE CWE-340 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/dist/Apache-Session/source/lib/Apache/Session/Generate/MD5.pm#L27 Added Reference https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html