Vulnerability Description
Dancer2::Plugin::Auth::Extensible versions through 0.713 for Perl allow password reset link poisoning via the request Host header in _default_email_password_reset and _default_welcome_send. Both default emails emit a link of the form `$base/login/$code`, whose authority comes from the request Host header, or from X-Forwarded-Host under behind_proxy (obtained from Dancer2's request->base function). A POST to /login carrying submit_reset and a username needs no authentication: it stores a fresh reset code against that account and mails the account holder a link to a host of the sender's choosing. The welcome mail takes the same path when the application calls create_user with email_welcome set. Through 0.711 the handlers read `request->uri_base` and `request->base` directly; Versions 0.712 and later provide an uri_base configuration key that defaults to the untrusted `request->uri_base` when unset. The default configuration with reset_password_handler enabled and the default message text, a recipient who follows the link hands a working reset code to the sender's host, which is enough to take over the account.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/ABEVERLEY/Dancer2-Plugin-Auth-Extensible-0.711/sour
- https://metacpan.org/release/ABEVERLEY/Dancer2-Plugin-Auth-Extensible-0.711/sour
- https://metacpan.org/release/ABEVERLEY/Dancer2-Plugin-Auth-Extensible-0.712/sour
- https://metacpan.org/release/ABEVERLEY/Dancer2-Plugin-Auth-Extensible-0.713/chan
- https://metacpan.org/release/ABEVERLEY/Dancer2-Plugin-Auth-Extensible-0.713/sour
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/15/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15689?
CVE-2026-15689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Dancer2::Plugin::Auth::Extensible versions through 0.713 for Perl allow password reset link poisoning via the request Host header in _default_email_password_reset and _default_welcome_send. Both defa...
How severe is CVE-2026-15689?
CVE-2026-15689 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.