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CVE-2026-5085

| EUVD-2026-21885 CRITICAL
Generation of Predictable Numbers or Identifiers (CWE-340)
2026-04-13 CPANSec
9.1
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

6
Re-analysis Queued
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:07 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Analysis Generated
Apr 13, 2026 - 15:23 vuln.today
CVSS changed
Apr 13, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
9.1 (CRITICAL)
EUVD ID Assigned
Apr 13, 2026 - 07:15 euvd
EUVD-2026-21885
Analysis Generated
Apr 13, 2026 - 07:15 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 13, 2026 - 06:56 nvd
CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

Solstice::Session versions through 1440 for Perl generates session ids insecurely.

The _generateSessionID method returns an MD5 digest seeded by the epoch time, a random hash reference, a call to the built-in rand() function and the process id.

The same method is used in the _generateID method in Solstice::Subsession, which is part of the same distribution.

The epoch time may be guessed, if it is not leaked in the HTTP Date header. Stringified hash refences will contain predictable content. The built-in rand() function is seeded by 16-bits and is unsuitable for security purposes. The process id comes from a small set of numbers.

Predictable session ids could allow an attacker to gain access to systems.

AnalysisAI

Weak session ID generation in Solstice::Session for Perl (all versions through 1440) enables session prediction and hijacking attacks by unauthenticated remote attackers. The vulnerability stems from cryptographically weak entropy sources (MD5 with predictable epoch time, stringified hash references, 16-bit rand() seeding, and limited process IDs), allowing attackers to forge valid session tokens and impersonate legitimate users. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Solstice::Session for Perl and identify dependent applications; assess whether affected systems handle sensitive user data or authentication. Within 7 days: Contact the module maintainer for patch timeline; evaluate alternative session management libraries (e.g., CGI::Session with SecureRandom, or native framework session handlers) and begin migration planning. …

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CVE-2026-5085 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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