ETHER Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication up to 0.10_026 on Perl Session ID Cookie session fixiation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in ETHER Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication up to 0.10_026 on Perl. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Session ID Cookie Handler. Performing a manipulation results in session fixiation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-10007. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ETHER Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication up to 0.10_026 on Perl. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Session ID Cookie Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a session fixiation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-384. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at metacpan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-10007 since 06/05/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 0.10_027 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b1385ea87a2491b64f33169222af19982d0acce3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Session fixiation
CWE: CWE-384
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication 0.10_027
Patch: b1385ea87a2491b64f33169222af19982d0acce3

Timelineinfo

06/05/2026 CVE reserved
06/09/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: metacpan.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-10007 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-10007
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369483

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 12:33
Changes: 06/09/2026 12:33 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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