SecuriTricks - CVE-2009-10007

Description

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catalyst	Catalyst Plugin Authentication	<0.10_027

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-384

Session Fixation

Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	catalyst	catalyst_plugin_authentication	<0.10_027	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

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

CVSS Score

9.1 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: NONE

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Timeline

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified: June 9, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Status : Deferred

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

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Source

9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e

CVE-2009-10007