CVE-2009-10007
Published: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:16
Summary
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 auth
Details
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.
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References
- https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b1385ea87a2491b64f33169222af19982d0acce3.patch
- https://metacpan.org/pod/Catalyst::Plugin::Session#change_session_id
- https://metacpan.org/pod/Plack::Middleware::Session#change_id
- https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_027/changes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/10
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