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.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-384

References

• https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b1385ea87…
• 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/chang…
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/10