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CVE-2009-10007: Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions before 0.10_027 for Perl is susceptible to session fixation attacks

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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This issue can let someone reuse a victim’s web session after login if a Catalyst application does not rotate the session ID during authentication. The attacker must already obtain or influence the session cookie. Sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or broad product impact. Exposure is most likely in older Perl Catalyst applications using Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication before 0.10_027 and session cookies for authenticated users. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, downstream distributions, or hosted services. Prioritize legacy Catalyst applications that handle customer, admin, or financial sessions. The business risk is account impersonation, but urgency depends on whether affected versions are deployed and whether session ID rotation is absent. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication to 0.10_027 or later where applicable.; Ensure authentication flow rotates session IDs immediately after successful login.; Review vendor release notes and project guidance before changing legacy Catalyst behavior..

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  1. Source timelineCPANSec

    Catalyst::Plugin::Session version 0.25 released with the change_session_id method to protect against session fixation attacks, along with documentation how to use that with Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication

  2. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  3. Source timelineCPANSec

    Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication version 0.10_027 released with change to avoid session fixation attacks

  4. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ETHERCatalyst::Plugin::AuthenticationCatalyst-Plugin-Authentication, 0unaffected
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Session Fixation

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