CVE-2009-10007

EUVD-2009-5128
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
9.1 CRITICAL
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 10%
Debian logo
Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
libcatalyst-plugin-authentication-perl
bookworm
vulnerable
bullseye
vulnerable
forky
vulnerable
sid
vulnerable
trixie
vulnerable
Ubuntu logo
Ubuntu Releases
Ubuntu Product
Codename
libcatalyst-plugin-authentication-perl
bionic
needs-triage
focal
needs-triage
jammy
needs-triage
noble
needs-triage
questing
needs-triage
resolute
needs-triage
Common Weakness Enumeration
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