CVE-2007-6077: The session fixation protection mechanism in cgi_process.rb in Rails 1.2.4, as used in Ruby on Rails, remov...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Ruby on Rails session handling flaw. In Rails 1.2.4, a prior session fixation fix was incomplete, allowing a remote attacker to influence session behavior. Business risk depends on whether any old Rails 1.2.4 application remains internet-facing or embedded in vendor packages. Likely limited to legacy Ruby on Rails 1.2.4 deployments or unpatched downstream packages carrying the vulnerable Rails code. Modern supported Rails applications are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this old framework code. Treat as a targeted legacy-risk item. It is not KEV-listed, but any internet-facing authenticated Rails 1.2.4 system should be remediated quickly because session fixation can undermine account security. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications for Ruby on Rails 1.2.4 or bundled vulnerable Rails code.; Review the Rails 1.2.6 security release and referenced vendor advisories.; Upgrade away from Rails 1.2.4 following Rails or operating-system vendor guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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