CVE-2006-1280: CGI::Session 4.03-1 does not set proper permissions on temporary files created in (1) Driver::File and (2)...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CGI::Session 4.03-1 can create session storage files with overly open permissions. On shared hosts, local users may read sensitive session data such as session keys. Business impact is mainly confidentiality loss and possible session compromise where legacy Perl CGI applications still use the affected file-based session drivers. Exposure is most likely in legacy Perl CGI deployments using CGI::Session 4.03-1 with file or db_file session storage on multi-user systems. Internet-only attackers are not described in the provided sources; local account access is required by the CVE description. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy Perl CGI applications on shared or multi-user hosts. For modern isolated deployments with no local untrusted users, urgency is lower, but inventory should confirm absence of affected components. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications using CGI::Session 4.03-1 and the File or db_file drivers.; Check vendor, distribution, or package maintainer guidance for fixed releases or backports.; Upgrade or replace the vulnerable CGI::Session package when a trusted fix is available..

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Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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